You nailed it about nothing being square in these old places. Every time I’m called to do window replacements on pre-war houses, I expect to spend at ...

Mixups on hardware color are annoying, but honestly, mistakes can happen even with double-checking—some of those order forms are a mess. The foam thin...

On shims, I’ve got to push back a bit—plastic’s fine but I still stick with cedar if I’ve got it. Maybe it’s old habit, but I’ve seen some of those pl...

That’s pretty common, especially with west-facing windows. Even with new units and good caulking, direct afternoon sun just pushes right through. Here...

Plastic film’s the way to go if you’re dealing with aluminum windows sweating, especially in older homes. I’ve worked on a bunch of places from the 60...

Yeah, it really comes down to the type of project and sometimes the lender’s mood that day, honestly. I’ve seen folks breeze through financing for bas...

Andersen’s definitely got more heft to them, no question. Here’s how I usually break it down for folks in your spot: 1. Take a good look at the condi...

I’ve seen the same thing time and again. Swapped out privacy glass in a few remodels—looks nice, but if the fan’s weak or the seals are shot, you’ll s...

I’ve swapped out a lot of windows in older homes, and I’ll say—sometimes folks get caught up on material when glass thickness or the number of panes m...

Good call on the seals—vinyl's usually reliable, but coastal weather can be brutal. If you haven't already, try upgrading to marine-grade silicone whe...