I get wanting to skip the tape, but I’m always thinking about heat loss or drafts if I mess up and crack the frame pulling shards. I’ll deal with stic...

That makes sense to me. I’ve tried the pure DAP 33 too and yeah, had some cracking issues during a wild winter–spring swing. The linseed blend seems t...

Good points, but I'm not totally convinced climate is the only factor. I've seen triple panes make a noticeable difference even in moderate areas—espe...

Interesting, I've been hesitant about putting fabric shades in my bathroom because of the humidity. I ended up going with vinyl roller shades for my h...

I haven't tried thermal blinds yet, but I did put up some heavy curtains last winter. Honestly, I was skeptical at first—seemed like a hassle—but it m...

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...