Honestly, I’ve done both and always end up back at satin—it’s like the happy medium. Gloss is gorgeous when it’s spotless, but who has time to wipe do...

I’ve run into that same “lifetime” fine print, and honestly it’s pretty frustrating. I had Andersen windows installed about 12 years ago. Frame and gl...

I hear you on the wood hardener—saved me from a full-on sash replacement more than once. But honestly, I’ve had mixed luck with it. Sometimes the rot ...

That’s exactly what tripped me up—trying to force everything square in a house that’s anything but. I wish I’d realized how much old plaster and lath ...

Honestly, I hear you on the towel routine—been there, done that, still doing it some mornings. Those window films never sat right with me either; they...

That’s the bit that tripped me up—my place is 1940s and those original sills are, well, “characterful” is putting it nicely. I went with double pane b...

Yeah, that's exactly why I went with passive films myself. Installed some 3M film about two years ago on my south-facing windows, and honestly, the di...

Triple-pane definitely makes a difference, but honestly, proper sealing and insulation around the window frames can be just as impactful for drafts. I...

Totally agree about Timberwolf—used them last fall and it was night and day compared to cheaper brands. Also, don't underestimate the power of a good ...

I get where you're coming from, but honestly, sometimes those high-end windows can pay off in the long run, especially in remote cabins. I've done a c...