That shrink film is a lifesaver for drafts, but yeah, I get what you mean about the fogging—mine always gets a little cloudy by January, especially in...

I've never tried the painter's tape trick, but it sounds interesting. Usually, I just stick with rubber glazing blocks because they're pretty foolproo...

Good call on the measuring twice bit—been there myself, haha. Another thing that really helped me was using a hairdryer on the adhesive side of the st...

I've never installed low-E coatings myself, but after reading this, I might give it a shot next summer. Still, the futuristic forcefield thing does so...

I've had fiberglass frames installed on the south side of my place for about seven years now. Honestly, they've held up surprisingly well. Before that...

Vinyl definitely has its pluses, but I'm curious why nobody's brought up aluminum windows yet. I've had vinyl windows in my home for years, and while ...

Funny you mention that—I live in an older house, and uneven floors are basically part of the package. I've found shimming furniture legs with folded c...

Good points here, especially about installation. I've seen neighbors drop serious cash on premium windows only to complain later about drafts—turns ou...

Yeah, good point—quality checks can make a big difference. Wonder if Costco's warranty coverage changes depending on whether they use subcontractors o...