That bit about dust surprised me too—same thing happened at my place after I put in inserts. Never realized how much fine stuff was sneaking in throug...

Funny, I thought black trim would be a nightmare to keep clean, but I guess it’s all about the finish and how much you actually touch those areas. Sat...

Weatherstripping really does help, but I’ve noticed it only goes so far if the frames are super warped or the sashes don’t close right. Ever try rope ...

Funny you mention reglazing—I keep putting it off too, mostly because I’m not sure how much difference it’ll make compared to just sealing the gaps. D...

I’ve wondered about this too—especially with the way window salespeople hype up krypton like it’s some miracle gas. I put in new windows a few years b...

That’s interesting—my place is also older (1920s wood frame), but I actually noticed a bit more condensation after I put in new windows. I guess it co...

Interesting take on the rugs—I get what you mean about them feeling nicer, but I actually went a different route after a couple of months out here. Wo...

I ran into the same wall with Euro frames—literally and figuratively. I measured one for my 70s split-level and realized I’d lose at least an inch of...

That lines up with what I’ve seen. I tried the tape on my old living room windows—probably late 40s, paint’s all chipped and the wood’s warped in plac...

Yeah, that's exactly why I'm hesitant about jumping straight into triple-pane windows. They're great in theory, but how much of their performance real...