- Not sure I’d call aluminum frames a total loss for efficiency. - If they’re double-glazed and have thermal breaks, they can actually perform decen...

I get where you’re coming from, but I had a different experience. My place is 40s brick, and the old frames were still rock solid—just needed weathers...

- Insulation tape around the frame edges did more for drafts in my 1950s place than any curtain ever could. - Tried acoustic caulk too—messy, but it...

- Had the same hesitation about aluminum sliders—figured they’d be too “office park” for my 70s split-level. They actually look pretty clean once you ...

Had both types in my last remodel, so here’s what stood out: - Sliding windows: - — pretty much nailed it. Sliders are super simple to pop out a...

Totally agree—windows made a bigger difference than I expected too. About condensation, yeah, had the same issue after tightening things up. Key thing...

I used to swear by shrink film, but honestly, the magnetic insulators surprised me. Here’s what I found: - Install is a bit more up front, but once i...

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...