That’s pretty much how it went for me too—after sealing the main offenders, the rest just felt like chasing my tail. I get why folks want to go all-in...

That’s been my experience too—install really is everything. I had a guy put in Pella windows a few years back, and I actually caught him skipping the ...

Totally get what you're saying about the fading adding character...farmhouses do have that lived-in charm. Have you noticed if the fading is pretty ev...

Totally agree about pairing films with curtains—have you tried sheer curtains instead of heavier ones? They soften shadows nicely without blocking too...

Interesting observation about the temperature swings, and you're probably right that they play a big role. But I wonder if film quality might be an ev...