Totally agree about sealing gaps—made a huge difference for me too. Another trick is adding thick rugs or carpets; sounds weird, but it dampens echoes...

Couldn't agree more about investing in good silicone. Learned that lesson myself after spending an entire weekend scraping off cracked sealant from my...

Glad to hear SageGlass is working out well for you. Wi-Fi issues can be a real headache, especially when you're trying to enjoy the convenience of sma...

Removable caulk's pretty handy, but honestly, I've had decent luck with weatherstripping tape lasting a couple seasons. Trick is cleaning the surface ...

Yeah, you're probably onto something there. A couple years back, I had a similar issue with casements leaking during heavy storms. Turned out the flas...

Fiberglass is definitely a solid choice, especially for our brutal winters. I've swapped out vinyl for fiberglass myself, and honestly, it's not too b...

Fiberglass definitely holds up better in coastal conditions, no doubt about it. I replaced some aluminum frames at my parents' beach house a few years...

Personally, I always factor in energy efficiency first—saves money long-term. Then warranty length, since peace of mind matters. Cheapest isn't always...

I've had fiberglass windows installed for about six years now, and honestly, they've held up surprisingly well through some pretty nasty winters and s...

Went through something similar last year when we redid our home office. We ended up going with the double-pane windows, and honestly, zero regrets. Tr...