I’ve actually used the shrink film for a few winters on my old wood windows—definitely not the prettiest, but it does help. The first time I put it up...

Yeah, that was my big worry too. My place is a '58 ranch and the trim is all over the place, so I get what you mean. I did have to add some extra weat...

Yeah, I’ve run into the same thing—mineral wool’s great for sound, but not for stopping drafts. I usually wedge in backer rod and then a flexible seal...

That’s the trick—water always finds a way. I’ve had similar headaches where it wasn’t even the window, but a tiny gap in the siding a few feet up. Epo...

Honestly, I’ve had mixed results with the whole cardboard shield and tape method. Maybe it’s just my luck, but half the time the foam still finds a wa...

Yeah, that sounds about right. My 1929 bungalow was the same story—nothing square, everything a bit off. I went with Simonton too, and honestly, they’...

That’s exactly the same issue I ran into—new double glazing made the place warmer, but then the condensation problem just shifted around. I put trickl...

Totally get where you’re coming from. I tried patching up my old double-hungs for years—new weatherstripping, extra caulk, you name it. At a certain p...

That’s honestly the only way I’ve gotten anywhere with Simonton—just keep records, send every picture they ask for, and don’t let the process get to y...

I've used EPDM strips on my windows here in Wisconsin, and they've held up pretty well even when temps hit -15°F. Silicone definitely stiffens up a bi...