I hear you on the southern sun—mine turned my fresh paint into a cracked mess in just over a year. I used to be stubborn about sticking with wood, but...

Funny you mention “mystery drafts”—I swear my house has a few of those too, and I’ve never figured out where they’re coming from. Every winter I go on...

Honestly, installation is half the battle. Even the fanciest window won’t help if there’s a gap somewhere (ask me about the drafty Christmas of 2022…)...