Funny how those window labels start to make sense once you’ve stared at them long enough. I remember thinking U-factor sounded like something from a s...

That quarter inch really does come back to haunt you, huh? I had the same issue—thought the trim would cover my sins, but nope, draft city all winter....

I’ve heard the titanium dioxide pitch a few times now—my cousin swears it’s the secret to keeping white uPVC frames from turning that weird yellow ove...

I get what you mean about window film being a bit of a band-aid. I used it in my old apartment, and it was better than nothing, but the room still fel...

I hear you on the patching versus replacing debate. I tried to keep my old wood windows going for years—epoxy, wood hardener, the whole deal—but the r...

I had a similar issue in my old place—tried fans, vents, everything. Eventually bit the bullet and added storm windows. Honestly, made way more differ...

Definitely agree on curtains—my parents had these thick, insulated drapes in their old house, and the difference was noticeable. Also, placement matte...

Same here—had a couple windows installed cheaply once, and regretted it when winter hit. Definitely worth paying a bit more upfront for solid workmans...

We went through the same decision about four years ago. Ended up going with vinyl wood-look windows mainly because of cost and maintenance factors. Ho...