Totally feel this. I’ve seen houses with top-notch windows still get chilly just because the install was rushed. I went double pane in my 70s ranch—sp...

I’ve had the same issue with tapes peeling, especially on the windward side. I’ve been using Prosoco R-Guard lately—sticks well if you really work it ...

Expanding foam is kind of a double-edged sword with log homes, in my experience. It fills gaps really well at first, but as soon as the logs shift (an...

I’ve tried the heavy curtain trick too, and honestly, it’s better than nothing but not a miracle worker. I still get a draft near the old frames, espe...

Funny you mention the bookshelf trick—I did almost the same thing but used the top of the fridge for a while, just because it was the only spot with a...

Yeah, the insulation thing is a real sticking point for me too. I geeked out on the numbers when I was looking at switchable glass for my sunroom—turn...

Yeah, I totally get where you’re coming from on the sun exposure. I swapped out my old wood frames for fiberglass (also Pella) about four years ago. S...

Interesting you mention the airtight issue—I ran into something similar after sealing up drafts around doors and windows. Condensation actually got wo...

Yeah, I gave those shrink-wrap kits a shot at my uncle's cabin a couple winters ago. Installation wasn't too bad, but you definitely have to take your...

Haha, yeah, screens definitely have their own agenda. I've been there more times than I'd like to admit—thinking I've nailed it, stepping back, and re...