That interior trim issue is real—my 80s ranch isn’t exactly square either, so I had to get creative with shims and caulk to hide some sketchy gaps. Th...

Totally agree with you on PTFE-based lubes. I've been using one myself for about a year now, and it's definitely easier to apply than graphite—especia...

Yeah, flashing issues can be sneaky like that. Had something similar happen a couple years back, but in my case it wasn't warped flashing—it was actua...

Interesting point about the wooden blinds, but honestly, I've had the opposite experience. My wooden blinds actually seem to help a bit because they d...

I went with double-pane myself, mostly because triple-pane seemed like diminishing returns for my area (Midwest, cold but not Arctic-level). Did a ton...

Thicker frames can help a bit, but honestly, sealing quality is usually the bigger factor. Had aluminum windows installed last year—frames weren't par...