Good call on the drainage holes—I overlooked mine for years until I had a similar issue with water pooling after storms. Another thing I've noticed is...

Totally agree about weatherstripping—made a huge difference for us too. Another thing that helped was caulking around the outside edges of the window ...

Good insights overall, but honestly, I've found seasonal dealer promotions to be pretty hit-or-miss. Sometimes they're just marking up prices beforeha...

True, but honestly, I've managed fine without specialized tools for years. The key is really in the prep work—making sure your seals are tight and ins...

Couldn't agree more with this. We went through the same headache—thought we'd be fine sanding and repainting every few years, but honestly, who has th...

Had a similar issue myself—thought for sure the windows were shot. Turned out our bathroom exhaust fan was venting straight into the attic (thanks, pr...

I've installed both Andersen and Pella in my own place, and honestly, the whole "forgiving" thing might be overstated. Sure, Andersen frames are consi...