Had the same thing happen when we swapped our front windows last year. The new frames looked great, but suddenly you could see how wavy the old plaste...

Honestly, you’re right—it’s just a matter of what you can live with. I tried the dehumidifier trick last winter, and yeah, it helped, but the noise dr...

Totally agree about the sealing. When I did mine, I watched the installer spend way more time on caulk and flashing than actually popping in the windo...

I’ve used rope caulk a few winters now—definitely ugly, but it peels right off in spring. For bigger gaps, I’ll shove in some backer rod like you said...

Yeah, I’d say orientation and climate have a lot more to do with it than people give credit for. Here’s how it went for me: had a giant single-pane wi...

Here’s how I looked at it: 1) Check if your old windows are really drafty or noisy. 2) Figure out if storms are actually a problem where you live. 3) ...

Here’s how I looked at it: 1) Figure out what’s actually available locally, vs. what you’ll have to import or wait on. 2) Think about how handy you ar...

That’s exactly it. I did double panes and honestly, fixing the old insulation in the attic helped more than the windows alone. Did you notice any diff...

Microwave messing with the signal sounds about right. Here’s what I did when my sensors kept dropping: First, moved the hub as far from the kitchen as...

Here’s what worked for me: 1) Painted only the north/shady side a darker color—less heat, still looks modern. 2) Got blackout curtains for afternoon s...