This is spot on. I’ve swapped a bunch of old aluminum frames for clients, and yeah, vinyl is way less sweaty in winter. But if you’re boiling pasta wi...

Tape is my nemesis too—especially around those goofy bay windows where nothing’s square. I usually end up with it stuck to my arm or the cat before I ...

Man, those old aluminum windows are a pain, aren’t they? I’ve patched up more of ‘em than I can count—thermal curtains, caulk, even tried that plastic...

I get the whole “imperfections add character” thing, but I gotta admit, sometimes those “character marks” end up being splinters in my hand or a draft...

Haha, ain't that the truth... I swear, every time I think I've seen it all, a new "surprise" pops up and I'm left scratching my head wondering how the...

Couldn't agree more—this thread's been spot-on. One quick tip I'd add from experience: don't just chase the lowest quote. Had a client last year who w...

Gotta slightly disagree here... I've seen some directly employed crews who were just coasting along because they knew their jobs were safe. Meanwhile,...

You're definitely right about insulation upgrades being a game-changer for energy bills. I've seen folks shocked at how much money they were literally...

Yeah, good catch on that. Spray foam definitely helps seal things up tight. I've seen this happen a lot—people underestimate how sneaky moisture can b...

Yeah, fiberglass windows definitely have that solid feel to them—worth the extra bucks in my book. And you're spot-on about foam insulation; seen some...