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RE: What if your windows could talk to Alexa?
Had a client last fall who was all-in on smart home stuff, including those rain-sensing windows. During a crazy thunderstorm, the power cut out just as the windows were supposed to close. Luckily, they had a manual overr...
RE: Stormy Nights and Salty Air: Window Choices for Coastal Living
Funny you mention those screens - I put a set on my rental a few years back, hoping they'd cut down on the grit. Honestly, they helped a little with bugs, but sand still found its way in. The wind just pushes it right th...
RE: Big windows vs heating bills - worth it?
Totally get that. I remember doing a job a couple years back - huge floor-to-ceiling windows facing north. Homeowners loved the view, but come winter they were always bundled up indoors. We swapped out their old single-p...
RE: Big windows vs heating bills - worth it?
I've seen a lot of trims come off pretty smoothly, but I've also had a couple stubborn ones that just didn't want to budge without chipping. One time, I thought I'd nailed it - got three sides off perfect, then the last ...
RE: Need tips for installing vinyl windows without losing my mind
Yeah, same here. I remember one job where the homeowner insisted on misting first - ended up with foam everywhere but where we wanted it, haha. Curious though, anyone found a trick to speed up cleanup if things get messy...