Did you notice any condensation issues after draft-proofing? I always wonder if sealing up tight just trades dry air for trapped moisture in weird spo...

Yeah, that lines up with what I’ve run into. Sometimes it feels like everyone’s pushing full replacements, but unless you’ve got water coming in or th...

Interesting point about the smaller installers being more open to negotiation—I've noticed that too. When I replaced a few windows last fall, the big ...

I get the appeal of cardboard for testing, but honestly, I’ve had better luck using foam board for weird shapes. It’s sturdier, cuts cleaner, and does...

I swapped out my old windows for storm-resistant glass about three winters ago—haven’t noticed any draftiness yet, but I did spend extra time on the c...

Not sure I totally agree about calling the utility being the best route. For me, the folks on the phone just read off the same website info and couldn...

Did mine in batches too—no way I was ready to rip out every window at once and live in a wind tunnel. First two took forever and I bought way more cau...

Totally get the old house headache—nothing lines up, and every “quick” job turns into a whole thing. I had the same issue with my 1920s place. Install...

Interesting, because for me, air sealing made a much bigger difference than just piling on more insulation. Our attic already had a decent amount of b...

Totally hear you on that. I’ve got a 1940s place and after putting in double panes, the drafts didn’t really stop until I attacked all the gaps around...