That’s been my experience too. Foam strips are a quick fix, but I’ve seen them peel or compress in just a season or two—especially on windows that see...

Yeah, cardboard templates are a lifesaver for odd shapes. I’ve tried those “contour gauge” tools and honestly, they’re more trouble than they’re worth...

Tape’s always the first to go, especially when the temp drops overnight. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve come home to a crumpled mess by the ba...

Funny how those “temporary” fixes just turn into part of the house after a while. I’ve done the same—once patched a leaking window with painter’s tape...

That’s pretty much my experience too. I’ve put in a lot of faux wood vinyl over the years, and while nothing beats the look and feel of real wood, mos...

Motorized is definitely worth it on big windows. Did a huge install last summer—client initially hesitated about the price, but after a week of manual...

We installed window film on our big front window last winter—honestly, wish we'd done it sooner. It did slightly darken the glass, but nothing drastic...

Had a similar experience when I upgraded my own windows a couple years back. The energy savings were noticeable pretty quickly, but the biggest surpri...