I’ve been fighting rust for years too—salty air just finds a way in, no matter what. Here’s what worked for me: I switched to vinyl windows with compo...

That’s exactly what I ran into with my 80s colonial. I swapped out the old double panes for argon-filled units a couple winters ago, thinking I’d fina...

We put privacy film on our kitchen windows instead of actual privacy glass, and honestly, it's been great—still bright enough, easy to clean, and way ...

Good point about the flashing, but I'd definitely start with weather stripping first—it's quicker and cheaper. Here's what I'd do: first, inspect the ...

I've been down this road too, and thicker acrylic panels definitely do the trick if installed right. One thing I'd add from my experience—don't undere...

We upgraded from double to triple pane about three years ago, mainly because our west-facing kitchen was like an oven in the summer. Honestly, the low...

I've had pretty good luck with epoxy too, but you're right—it's not a "set it and forget it" kinda deal. One thing I've found helpful is to do a quick...

Totally agree with you there—vinyl's come a long way. I swapped mine about 8 years back (went with a cherry finish), and honestly, most people don't e...

Good call on checking window seals first—I overlooked mine for years before realizing how much difference it made. Another quick tip: if you're not su...