That’s the line I always look for too—once there’s moisture between the panes, it’s pretty much game over for DIY. I’ve patched up my share of single-...

I get the appeal of comfort and quiet, no doubt, but I wouldn’t dismiss ROI entirely—especially with how much these upgrades can run. In my place (bui...

That’s been my experience too. I put in Marvin windows about five years back, went with triple pane thinking it’d solve everything. They made a differ...

I get the logic behind sealing things up, but honestly, I’m not convinced it’s always an upgrade—especially in older homes. When I swapped my windows,...

That’s the path I ended up taking, too. My house is from the late 1940s, so I’ve been through more than my share of “creative” window fixes. Shrink-wr...

Can’t say I haven’t been tempted to just leave the rope caulk up year-round, ugly or not. Tried a few of those “invisible” tape kits, but on my old sa...

That’s been my experience too—old house here, drafty windows galore. The cordless shades are definitely safer for kids and pets, but yeah, I’ve had a ...

I looked into this last year when we were redoing the south-facing windows in our 1980s ranch. The idea of windows pulling double duty—letting in ligh...

I've found vinyl frames beneficial as well, particularly because they're less prone to thermal bridging compared to wood. Wood does have its aesthetic...

Humidity is definitely a big factor, but I've also found that sometimes the window coverings themselves can contribute to icing. A few winters back, I...