Funny, I’ve actually had a bit of luck with the low-expansion window foam, but only after I started misting the gaps with water first. The moisture he...

That’s a good point about the dust in cellular shades—I’ve noticed it too, but honestly, a quick pass with the vacuum brush seems to keep them decent....

That’s been my experience too, honestly. I went with a local shop after getting burned by a big-box install years ago—the crew just slapped the window...

Honestly, that’s the big question every time. I’ve tackled a few of these over the years—sometimes it’s smooth, sometimes you find rot and it snowball...

I totally get where you’re coming from. I tried foam strips when we first moved in, thinking I was being clever, but they really didn’t hold up—especi...

Man, I hear you on the toasted glazing—been there more times than I care to admit. The putty knife and mallet routine is tried and true, even if it fe...

Had the same problem on my sunroom windows. The haze creeped in after about two summers—looked awful. Tried to get the film replaced, but the quote wa...

Fiberglass has been a win for me too—mine’s pushing 8 years and still looks decent, even with the salt spray. I do wish I’d gone for better screens fr...

I get where you’re coming from—10 windows is a lot of the same fabric staring back at you every day. I’ve always leaned neutral just because it’s safe...