Tried the window inserts about two winters ago—those acrylic panels that just pressure-fit inside the frame. Honestly, they cut down drafts quite a bi...

That’s been my struggle too—my place is from the late ‘30s and those old sills just soak up moisture in winter. I tried an oil-based poly once and ye...

That petrified sandwich bit made me laugh—I've had my share of oddities behind old trim, but nothing quite that vintage. I’m with you on the “enduranc...

I get what you mean about the look—wood just has that certain charm, but yeah, upkeep is a pain. I swapped out a few old wood windows for composites i...

That’s been my experience too, especially in older homes where the original builders didn’t really worry about air sealing. I’ve pulled off trim in a ...

I tried the plastic a couple years back when my heating bill jumped. Didn’t love the look, but wow, it made a bigger difference than I expected—especi...

I’ve wondered the same—labels like “marine-grade” sound reassuring but don’t always deliver. I tried swapping brands a couple times, thinking maybe it...

Interesting points about Quad Max and silicone, but have you ever tried Geocel Proflex? I've had solid results with it, especially on tricky window le...

Thermal imaging's definitely handy, especially if you're dealing with older homes. I've used it a couple times—caught moisture spots I would've totall...

I've tried those noodle things too, and yeah, they do look pretty silly—but hey, function over form, right? Weirdly enough, drafts do feel worse at ni...