Couldn’t agree more. Double glazing made a huge difference in our 70s bungalow, especially in the living room where drafts used to sneak in. One thing...

- Totally get where you’re coming from with those old frames. My place is ‘30s vintage, and nothing’s square either. - Rope caulk is a lifesaver—cheap...

- Blackout curtains are a total game-changer for blocking out city lights, but yeah, waking up in pitch black is rough. - I paired mine with one of ...

Totally agree—sometimes the simplest solutions are hiding in plain sight. Had a similar issue myself, thought I was looking at a hefty bill for new wi...

Good point about the flashing—I had a similar issue last year. Kept sealing around the frames, but turns out water was sneaking in from above. Once I ...

Good points about measuring twice—I learned that lesson after cutting some expensive cedar boards too short. Definitely agree on the hidden surprises ...

I've had good luck sealing sneaky gaps with low-expansion foam—easy to control and fills tight spots nicely. For smaller cracks, silicone caulk did th...

Haha, totally agree—nothing's ever truly maintenance-free. Even my "high-tech" windows need a little WD-40 now and then. Magical or not, I'd still kee...

- Had the same issue on our south-facing windows...paint was cracking and peeling like crazy. - Switched to stain about three years back, and it's hon...