I’ve wondered about this myself, especially after we swapped out our old aluminum windows for double-pane with argon a couple winters ago. I was prett...
Frames are sneaky, right? I had a similar “aha” moment when I swapped out my old windows a couple years back. I figured new glass would solve everythi...
Plastic wrap and duct tape have definitely saved my bacon more than once, though I wouldn’t call it a long-term fix—more like “please just keep the wi...
Funny, I had a similar situation—brand new windows, but still felt like I was living in a wind tunnel until the installer came back and added more ins...
Anyone tried using those magnetic window insulator kits? I keep seeing them pop up but not sure if they’re worth the hassle or just another thing to p...
That’s pretty much my experience, too. I switched to black fiberglass on the west side last year and yeah, those frames get warm but I honestly don’t ...
Funny timing—I was just fighting with my dining room windows last weekend. The candle trick definitely helps, though I’ve had mixed luck with paraffin...
I get what you’re saying about insulation being the real fix, but I actually noticed a bigger difference from swapping out my old aluminum windows tha...
That’s interesting about the tighter tolerances—did you have to adjust your rough openings at all, or did everything fit without too much fuss? I’m ab...
Totally get where you’re coming from. The paperwork side almost made me regret starting the whole thing, but it’s wild how much smoother it gets once ...
