I hear you on that—new windows don’t solve everything. I went with triple-pane Energy Star ones a few years ago, and while they cut drafts, condensati...

We went Euro for the south side, mainly for the thermal break and air tightness. Hardware’s definitely a big part of it—those multi-point locks and ga...

Yes, there’s a noticeable improvement with argon-filled units compared to plain air. I live in an older brick house, and even after sealing up drafts,...

I’ve tried just about everything over the years—films, interior shades, you name it. Honestly, exterior solutions have always worked better for me. Re...

That’s been my experience too—proper installation really is half the battle. I’ve tried new weatherstripping and foam tape on a few older frames, and ...

Had a similar issue a few years back—spent hours sealing around the window frame, only to realize later the flashing above was improperly installed. C...

This resonates deeply—I've been there more times than I'd like to admit. Your tips are solid, especially the rope caulk suggestion. I've found it part...

I've used thicker vinyl before too, and while it helps with drafts, the insulation gains were pretty minimal. Maybe pairing it with some foam weathers...