- You nailed it—air leaks are sneaky and rarely just windows. - Outlets, baseboards, attic hatches, crawlspace doors... all common culprits. - Che...

- Magnetic kits are quick, but yeah, they don’t always fit tight if your frames are out of whack. - Shrink film seals better, just a pain to put up ...

- Agree on the heat gun and putty knife—less glass risk, especially with old panes. - Couldn’t agree more. Replacing old glass is a headache. -...

- Swapping to higher VT glass is a move I see a lot lately—folks underestimate how much that low-E tint dims things. - Solar tubes can help, but yeah,...

- Seen a lot of folks try to restore old sashes—looks great, but it’s a ton of work and not always airtight. - Marvin’s solid for comfort and energy b...

- I hear you on skipping extras—sometimes you just gotta get it done. - Quick story: last fall, I tried to save time caulking a window without backe...

- “maintenance free” is a bit of a stretch. Most vinyl or composite windows still need cleaning, and tracks always need some lube—WD-40 or silicone sp...

- Seen the same thing with shrink film—works for a bit, then starts peeling if the adhesive isn't perfect or if the window frame's not super clean. - ...

- Seen this a lot—old windows look great, but they can be a pain in the winter. - Tried every trick over the years: weatherstripping, caulk, storms....

- See this all the time on jobs—folks buy every new cleaner thinking it’ll fix years of grime. Most don’t do much, honestly. - Had a client swear by s...