That’s a solid combo—rope caulk plus plastic film definitely gets you most of the way there, especially for those old drafty windows. I’ve had similar...

Yeah, that freeze/thaw cycle is a real test—honestly, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve thought a caulk job would hold up, only to see it pulling...

I get where you’re coming from, but I actually noticed a bigger difference after my window swap than I expected. My house is 1960s ranch style, and th...

I think you're onto something with combining methods. Coastal moisture really is sneaky—it's like water finds a way no matter what you do. I had a sim...

Fiberglass windows can definitely blend in nicely—I saw some on a friend's older cottage recently, and honestly, I didn't even realize they were fiber...

I've had pretty mixed results with mass-loaded vinyl, honestly. It does help a bit, but for me, the cost-to-benefit ratio wasn't quite there. I found ...