I’ve seen this a lot after new windows—folks are surprised just how tight their place gets. Did a job last winter for a couple in a ‘68 ranch, and the...
Yeah, closet doors are a sneaky one—people forget about those all the time. I’ve seen folks try to skip the plastic sheeting because of how it looks, ...
Kits are a solid choice, especially with a ‘90s house where things just aren’t square anymore. Full-frame jobs can get out of hand fast—one minute you...
You nailed it—those defogging kits are mostly a band-aid. I’ve tried a couple on jobs where folks wanted to save a buck, but the fog usually creeps ba...
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...
