I’m right there with you. When we bought our house (built in the 40s), I really wanted to save as much of the “character” as possible, but some of the...
I had the same debate with myself when we moved in last year. The sales guy really tried to upsell argon, but honestly, the price difference compared ...
Glad someone else noticed Ply Gem stepping up their game lately. I'll admit, I was pretty skeptical myself—budget-friendly usually has me thinking "cu...
Yeah, good points overall, but I think you're underselling smart windows a bit. Fair enough—but don't underestimate convenience. I've got View ins...
Honestly, I'd be cautious about relying too heavily on contractor estimates being accurate from the start. When we did our windows, the initial quote ...
Tried the towel thing myself first winter here—honestly, didn't love it. Looked messy and got damp after a while. Bubble wrap sounds weird but might a...
I get the appeal of triple pane, but honestly, I'm still skeptical it's worth the extra hassle and cost. My neighbor went double pane last year—no fra...
GE is solid stuff, no doubt, but I've had surprisingly good luck with DAP's silicone sealant. Used it last summer after some window repairs—prep was t...
Vinyl discoloration is definitely annoying, but fiberglass isn't a guaranteed fix either. My neighbor installed fiberglass windows a few years back, a...
Honestly, before jumping straight to seals, I'd double-check your indoor humidity levels first. When I moved into my place, I panicked about foggy win...
