Our installers used expanding foam around the frames, and honestly, it made a noticeable difference compared to our neighbors who went with fiberglass...
Interesting take on the foam gun—I get the appeal of precision, but honestly, I've done fine with disposable cans. Trick is to warm them up a bit firs...
Good call on checking insulation first—it's surprising how often moisture sneaks in and makes things look way worse than they actually are. But honest...
I've actually used weatherstripping tape as a temporary fix before, and it worked surprisingly well. Last winter, we had a nasty cold snap and discove...
Honestly, patience and double-checking are key, but I've found that using a laser measuring tool made a huge difference. It reduces human error signif...
Yeah, I used to think the same until I had to replace an entire wooden window frame because of hidden mold damage. Trust me, it's not just hype. Impro...
I'd probably go West Coast myself, honestly. When we renovated our place a couple years back, I spent way too many hours researching window specs (yea...
Had a similar headache myself last spring. Thought I'd bought lemons because the windows were pricey and supposedly top-notch, but nope—it was all abo...
I've thought about this too, especially the auto-tinting thing. My bedroom faces east, and every summer morning around 5:30 am, the sun blasts through...