I've used rope caulk a few times—here's my quick take: - Goes on easy, pretty forgiving if you're not super neat. - Peels off cleanly if you remove it...

Totally agree with this. Frame material helps with thermal performance and durability, but noise is mostly about the glazing. Laminated glass is a sol...

Good points on the UV film—I installed some about a year ago and noticed similar benefits. A couple things I'd add from my experience: - Regularly ch...

Yeah, good call on the thermal curtains. Another quick fix I've tried is window insulation film—it's cheap and surprisingly effective. You just stick ...

- Totally get the hesitation around heat guns, but honestly, I've used them plenty on older trim without issues—key is proper ventilation and a good r...

For me, it's a balance between price and reputation. I've seen too many horror stories about cheap installs that end up costing double in repairs late...

I swapped mine out two years ago—went with double-pane low-E glass, and honestly, it made a noticeable difference. A few quick points: - Low-E coatin...