That’s spot on. I’ve tried just about every weatherstripping option, and honestly, foam tape really is the most practical for older, quirky frames. Ye...

That “Tupperware container” feeling is real once you seal everything up tight. I do think double-pane low-E is the sweet spot for most of us—triple-pa...

I hear you on the Midwest weather—my place in northern Illinois has seen similar issues. I went with a mid-range vinyl option hoping for better insula...

I swapped out the old brass handles on my 90s-era windows last fall, mostly because they were loose and honestly looked pretty dated. I noticed the sa...

You really nailed it with the “workout nobody asked for” line—my biceps have never looked better, but I’d trade that for something easier any day. I t...

Can definitely relate—our 1930s place is stubborn about moisture, no matter what we try. Trickle vents helped a bit, but honestly, it’s the dehumidifi...

We swapped out our old single-pane wood windows for Marvin Elevate a couple winters ago, and I’ve noticed the same thing—no more condensation pooling ...

That’s a fair point about movement in old houses—around here, nothing stays square for long. I’ve always admired a crisp miter, too, but after a few s...

Haha, I've definitely been there too—those plastic films can be surprisingly finicky. A few winters ago, I tried sealing one of our bedroom windows wi...