That’s what I ran into after swapping out my windows last year—felt warmer, but the draft from my 60s-era front door was still there. Did you notice a...

I’ve tried the wool sock trick too, but mine kept slipping out unless I wedged them in with a ruler or something. The foam camping mat idea is clever—...

Totally get what you’re saying about the wood grain—up close, it’s never gonna pass for the real deal. But honestly, after dealing with repainting and...

That's a good point. I've heard similar stories from neighbors who've had vinyl windows for years without any major issues. Makes me wonder if the qua...

Have you noticed any difference in how polyurethane holds up over multiple winters compared to silicone? I've mostly stuck with silicone myself, but n...

Couldn't agree more—prep's half the battle. Curious about that hybrid sealant you mentioned... did you find it easy to apply compared to silicone? Mig...

That's interesting about the acoustics—never really thought about curtains affecting sound, but now it makes sense. We put up heavy velvet curtains in...

Haha, chasing ghosts is exactly how I'd describe it too. Did you guys ever try the hose test? I spent a whole afternoon spraying different parts of th...

Totally agree about the putty knife trick—saved me from melting trim more than once. Have you tried scoring the paint line first with a utility knife?...

We had a similar issue when we moved in—thought Energy Star was enough, but our west-facing windows turned the living room into an oven every afternoo...