That’s spot on. You can seal up those gaps, but if the frame keeps shifting, you’ll probably end up redoing it down the line. Still, low-expansion foa...

I swapped one window for vinyl a couple years back—honestly, I was surprised at how much less gunk builds up. But yeah, the price tag is hard to swall...

Yeah, I totally get where you’re coming from. That solid wood feel is hard to replicate, but the energy savings with vinyl are real—my heating bill dr...

Had the same issue with rattling vents—ended up stuffing a bit of foam in there just to get some sleep. Did you notice any real difference in condensa...

I hear you on picking your battles—been there with my 1920s place, and the trim vs. plaster dilemma is real. Oversized casing definitely saves sanity,...

Cellular shades are great for insulation, but durability with pets...eh, not so sure. My friend's cat shredded hers within a month—those honeycomb poc...

Have you considered that maybe it's not just about spacing? Older windows often warp slightly or shift over time, so even if you get the spacing perfe...

Did it myself—pretty straightforward job, honestly. Just grab some foam gaskets from the hardware store and pop 'em behind the outlet covers. Took may...

I've had decent luck with window film lasting a couple seasons, but yeah, it does start looking shabby pretty quick. Curious if anyone's tried weather...

Could be frame issues, yeah... but have you checked the drainage holes at the bottom of the window? Had a similar issue once—rain kept sneaking in, dr...