You nailed it—those old window frames really are stubborn. I’ve done a few myself over the years and it’s always a bit of trial and error. Borrowing a...

I hear you on the blackout curtains—ours made the whole room feel like a cave, even though they did help a bit with the afternoon sun. We switched to ...

Energy efficiency is where I really notice the trade-offs. My house is from the late 40s and still has most of its original wood windows. I’ve tried e...

I hear you on the acrylic inserts—they really are a game changer, especially in older homes. My place is from the 1940s and the windows are original. ...

I've had aluminum-clad wood windows for about 8 years now, and honestly, they've held up pretty well. We live in a spot that's exposed to wind and rai...

I've had similar issues with curling edges, especially on roller shades. Cellular shades definitely hold up better in my experience—they're pricier up...

We thought about privacy glass too, but honestly ended up going with regular glass and adding some nice curtains instead. Like you said: Exactly th...