Your experience mirrors mine pretty closely. We upgraded about two years ago, and yeah, the noise reduction was unexpectedly great. Didn't even realiz...

Totally get where you're coming from on sanding—it's definitely less messy and gives you more control. I've tackled a few window trims myself, and san...

I've been considering solar screens myself, so it's good to hear your experience. The slight darkening of rooms is something I've wondered about—I'm p...

Good call on the silicone spray. I've had similar experiences with PTFE—it seems great in theory, but metal tracks just don't seem to like it much. I ...

Yeah, that's the part that got me too. I was initially leaning towards wood because of the aesthetics, but the constant upkeep stories made me reconsi...

Interesting to hear your aluminum-clad wood frames have held up that long without issues. I've always leaned more towards fiberglass myself, mostly be...

Haha, that sounds familiar... but honestly, isn't it weird how often DIY projects defy basic math? I swear, every time I think I've calculated exactly...

Nice work! I've done similar fixes with weather stripping, and it definitely helps. But I'm curious—did you notice any issues with condensation afterw...

We replaced our ancient single-pane windows with energy-efficient ones about two years ago, mostly for comfort and lower bills. When we sold last summ...