Totally agree with selective placement—did that with our west-facing windows last summer and it made a huge difference. Still plenty bright elsewhere,...

Haha, blankets and towels sound familiar—been there, done that. Honestly though, bubble wrap seems like it'd drive me nuts with all the popping tempta...

You're smart to keep an eye on those seals—wish I'd been that proactive. I ignored mine for years, and one winter morning woke up to condensation INSI...

Yeah, measuring's important, but honestly I'd worry less about perfect squareness and more about leaving yourself a bit of wiggle room. Shims and caul...

I've messed around with a few different window frame materials over the years, and honestly, I think you're onto something with the wood. My experienc...