Yeah, I hear you—those old windows just have a vibe you can’t fake. I had a similar setup in my 1950s bungalow. Here’s what worked for me: I used weat...

That’s honestly the tradeoff, isn’t it? You want to keep the heat in, but then suddenly you’re fighting condensation like it’s a new hobby. I had the ...

I hear you on the “let the house breathe” thing—my place is a 1938 bungalow, and I’ve gone down the same rabbit hole. I tried sealing up every draft o...

That sounds about right—those quick fixes can be pretty tempting, but I’ve learned the hard way they usually don’t last. I replaced a couple of window...

Been there—had a 1950s casement where the handle snapped off mid-winter. Tried a universal replacement, but the holes didn’t match up at all. Ended up...

Yeah, condensation between panes was the final straw for me too—once that seal goes, nothing short of a replacement really fixes it. When I did my fir...

Shrink film’s hit or miss for me, honestly. If you use a hairdryer and really follow the instructions, it usually peels off in spring with barely any ...

I've had my share of silicone adventures too—honestly, prep really is everything. Last year, I tackled a leaky basement window during a rainy weekend ...

Those pillow stoppers are definitely handy for a quick fix, especially if you're dealing with pets or kids who mess with the plastic film. I've used t...

I've had pretty good luck bundling projects, actually. Here's what usually works for me: first, get separate quotes for each job individually—windows,...