Can’t tell you how many times I’ve been called out in January because someone used the cheap foam stuff and it’s already falling apart. Silicone-backe...

Honestly, I’ve seen folks get a little too hung up on gadgets like thermal detectors. They’re fine, but if you’re dealing with old wood windows, you’l...

Honestly, I think a lot of folks overcomplicate it. I’ve done a few retrofits where the liners actually looked clean—trick was mounting a slim tension...

That’s pretty much how it goes—most folks are surprised it isn’t a total mess. Still, patching old windows is a pain long-term. I’ve seen a few jobs w...

That’s the truth about rebates—lots of paperwork for not much payoff. I’ve installed a ton of windows for folks chasing those deals, and honestly, hal...

That’s the right attitude. Old houses almost always throw a curveball or two when you start pulling things apart—sometimes it’s just old insulation, s...

That’s spot on. I’ve lost count of how many times people call me out thinking new windows will solve all their condensation issues, but if you’re pump...

I’ve seen the same thing with condensation—usually just a bit around the edges if it’s a really cold snap. Never had it get bad enough to drip, though...

Yeah, moisture’s a pain. I’ve seen sensors in old wood frames get flaky just from the tiniest bit of condensation. Resealing with silicone helps, but ...

Backband’s a solid call—used it on a few jobs where the drywall wasn’t perfect and it hides a ton. For caulk lines, I’ve gotten lazy and just use a we...