You're definitely not nuts—just realistic. A few quick thoughts from someone who's done this a lot: - Older houses rarely cooperate, no matter how ca...

Had the same condensation issue after installing mine a couple years back. Turned out my indoor humidity was a bit high—adjusted that and it mostly cl...

- Aluminum windows aren't always the culprit—seen plenty of cases where humidity issues were more about indoor airflow. - Have you checked if your kit...

Good points here, especially the candle trick—it's a classic for a reason. Couple things I'd add from experience: - Fogging isn't always about drafts...

Yeah, same here—foam always seems to vanish quicker than expected. Couple things I've learned the hard way: - Measuring twice isn't enough; triple-che...

- Good points, but honestly, wood windows can last decades if properly maintained. - Sometimes just weatherstripping and reglazing can boost efficienc...