Funny how window swaps always seem to land right when the weather’s at its worst, isn’t it? I totally get what you mean about the heat messing with th...
That’s a really solid approach, honestly. People get sold on the “latest and greatest” all the time, but sometimes the old stuff—especially old wood w...
That’s a solid list of lessons. It’s wild how tempting it is to just go nuts with the caulk gun, right? I’ve seen so many folks end up blocking draina...
That dust gets everywhere, doesn’t it? I’ve seen folks try all kinds of tricks—plastic sheeting, damp towels under the door, even running air purifier...
That “weirdly shiny” thing gets me every time. I once installed a set of black frames that looked matte in the catalog, but at 2pm they turned almost...
Totally agree that double-pane argon-filled windows are a big upgrade from shrink-wrap kits, but have you considered triple-pane options? I know they'...
Definitely agree on checking humidity first, but have you looked into how well your storm windows (if you have them) are fitting? Sometimes they shift...
Good tips on the foam strips—definitely a solid option if you're looking for something a bit sturdier. Have you checked if the draft is mostly coming ...
Triple-pane definitely ups the insulation factor, but honestly, the difference in energy savings might not be huge unless you're dealing with extreme ...
I've wondered about this too... I mean, references and experience are easy enough to check, but chemistry? That's tricky. Maybe some companies do info...
