- I get the concern, but I’ll admit, I’ve seen caulk hold up fine in some installs—at least for a few years. - - True, but sometimes pan flashing...

- Lower corners are always my trouble spots too, especially on the north side where things stay damp longer. - I’ve noticed sills with old storm windo...

- Been there. “Minor fixes can help for a while, but they’re rarely a long-term solution for keeping the cold out.” Yep, that’s my experience too. - I...

- I’ve got a decades-old file cabinet in the basement, and honestly, it’s still the most reliable way I’ve kept track of this stuff. - Tried scanning ...

- Been down this road with our 1938 brick colonial, and I’ll admit, I tried to “save” the original frames with some creative patching. Didn’t go great...

- Same here—cost was a big factor for us, too. - We did a few panes instead of full replacement about five years back. The draft got a little worse ...

- Totally agree context is key—bamboo can surprise you. - Had bamboo shades in our guest room, paired them with chunky knit throws and vintage quilts....

Funny you mention that—I actually did exactly that on a stubborn old casement window last fall. Here's what I found: - Vinyl V-strip was great for se...

Regular checks are definitely helpful, but I'd also suggest a few extra steps to ease your mind: - Consider sealing any noticeable gaps around your w...