Those thermal breaks really are a game-changer for condensation. I had the same issue with my old single-pane aluminum sliders—ice on the inside, peel...

Haha, that's the truth. I was skeptical about fiberglass too at first—worried it'd look out of place on our older coastal cottage. But honestly, after...

I've tried heavy curtains along with inserts, and yeah, it does help a bit more with noise. But honestly, the difference wasn't huge compared to just ...

Interesting, did you install the interior storms yourself or have someone do it? I've been debating between shrink-wrap again (did help last year, but...

Yeah, those shrink film kits are decent, but have you noticed any issues with residue from the tape when removing them in spring? Last year, I spent m...

Good point about prep work—makes sense that sealing properly would level the playing field. Did you notice any difference in ease of installation betw...

They're pretty clear visually, actually. I've installed acrylic inserts on a couple windows facing a busy street, and you hardly notice they're there—...

Interesting points about stain, but have you considered the type of paint you used? I've had similar moisture issues with standard latex paints, but s...

Have you tried using one of those laser measures with a tripod or even just propping it up on something stable? I had the same shaky-hand issue at fir...