Storm windows are underrated for sure. Acoustic glass is great if you're super sensitive or live next to a freeway or something, but honestly, for mos...

Totally agree—seen way too many DIY acoustic window installs turn into weekend-long nightmares. Even a tiny misalignment can leave you wondering why y...

Yeah, salvage yard windows can be a gamble. Tried that route once myself—thought I was being smart and thrifty. Ended up spending an entire weekend sh...

Vinyl definitely handles moisture better than foam—never seen it soak up water like foam does. EPDM's great too, but vinyl V-strip seems to flex nicel...

Haha, overlapping IKEA panels—been there, done that. Honestly, half the stuff I learned about window treatments came from random experiments and happy...

Custom is definitely the way to go for big windows, but I've seen some folks get creative with off-the-shelf stuff too. One client of mine bought two ...

Totally agree with you on this one. I've seen homeowners get pretty disappointed when their energy bills don't magically drop after installing new win...

Haha, yeah, the sticky glove struggle is real. Infrared's actually pretty newbie-friendly once you get past the initial awkwardness of juggling the he...

Haha, this is spot-on. I've seen folks try to smooth silicone like they're icing a cake—never ends well. Another tip I'd add: dip your finger in soapy...

I've seen similar stuff happen, but honestly, alcohol prep usually isn't the culprit. More often it's surface texture or temperature swings causing is...