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RE: How did you split up payments for new windows?
Totally get where you’re coming from. I’d be nervous too if someone wanted everything up front before they even showed up with a tape measure. In my experience, a third down is pretty standard - covers the cost of orderi...
RE: WHAT WAS I THINKING?
WHAT WAS I THINKING? I can’t count how many times I’ve walked into a house and seen folks clinging to those original windows for dear life… and then, come January, they’re basically camping indoors with wool socks and a...
RE: What I learned the hard way about swapping out old windows
You nailed it with the “good enough” approach - perfection just isn’t on the menu with these old houses. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve measured a window opening, cut everything to size, and then stood there star...
RE: Saw a story about DIY storm window fails - worth the risk or nah?
That’s a familiar story - those YouTube “easy” projects can get real complicated when your house isn’t perfectly square. I’ve seen some folks have luck with wood frames and weatherstripping instead of just tape, but hone...
RE: Getting sticky windows to glide again: what’s your go-to fix?
I get where you’re coming from about wax feeling like a “band-aid fix,” but I’ve actually seen it work pretty well in the right situations. Especially on older wood sashes, sometimes that old-school approach just meshes ...
RE: Anyone else regret going with Milgard over Andersen?
Couldn’t agree more about the install making or breaking things. I’ve seen Milgard and Andersen both perform great - or terribly - based on how careful the crew was. That sticky slider, though, is something I run into a ...
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RE: If you had to pick: cordless blinds or shades for a house with kids and pets?
You nailed it - those cellular shades are sneaky. They look clean until you catch them in the right light and see every little fingerprint from bedtime stories. I’ve installed a lot of both, and honestly, I lean toward c...
RE: When is a foggy window just weather, and when is it a problem?
I actually tried a moisture meter last winter after a client had a recurring foggy window issue. It did pick up elevated readings around the sill where the seal had failed, but honestly, by the time the numbers were up, ...
RE: Choosing Windows for a Fresh Farmhouse Look
Couldn't agree more with this. I've worked on plenty of farmhouse-style renovations, and honestly, a bit of natural aging often enhances the charm. Cedar shutters are pretty resilient overall, especially if you give them...