I’ve done the negative air thing a couple times—set up a box fan in the window with plastic around it. It did help keep the dust from spreading, but h...

Funny timing—when I first got our windows swapped out (went with Simonton too, actually), I figured we’d be done with drafts and condensation. Nope. F...

The angled brush and hope-for-the-best method is pretty much my go-to these days, too. I’ve tried every tape trick in the book, but on these old plast...

I hear you on the whole-house thing. In my experience, windows are just one piece of the puzzle. I put in triple panes a few years ago, and yeah, they...

Funny you mention that—I borrowed one from a buddy last winter and was surprised how much cold air was sneaking in around the baseboards and outlets, ...

Not to knock triple panes—they’re definitely a step up for insulation—but I wouldn’t call them a magic bullet, especially for saving money. I put them...

I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I’ve never expected a contractor to handle the tax credit stuff. Most of them just want to get the job d...

Keeping the old trim is definitely worth it if you’ve got the patience. I did something similar a few years back—took me way longer than I planned, to...

I've had SageGlass for about two years now, and yeah, the lag between presets is definitely there. Not a dealbreaker, but noticeable enough that I usu...

Good points overall, but I'd lean slightly toward fiberglass if budget allows. Had vinyl in our old place—no major issues, but they did feel a bit dra...