That’s the truth. I took out a set of 1970s vinyl sliders last fall and figured it’d be a quick project. Ended up pulling out a handful of marbles, a ...

You’re spot on about the marketing hype with “energy efficient” windows. I’ve installed a few high-rated units in my own place (mid-70s brick), and wh...

The shrink-wrap kits are a mixed bag. They technically work, but the installation can be a pain, especially with older, non-standard windows. I’ve run...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’d push back a little on the idea that all “stainless” is created equal. There’s a huge difference between the ch...

That’s a fair assessment—installing hurricane windows isn’t really comparable to standard windows, at least in my experience. I did a full DIY install...

Masking with painter’s tape is underrated—saves a ton of scraping later. I’ll admit, though, I’ve gotten impatient and just tried to freehand the foam...

Wildly different quotes are basically the norm in window replacement, in my experience. I’ve done several projects on my own house, and honestly, the ...

Can definitely relate to the paperwork ramping up once “energy efficient” is mentioned. When I did my own window upgrade last fall, I figured it’d be ...

I put in electrochromic windows about two years ago. They’re slick, but if the controller acts up, you’re not just swapping a part—it’s often a specia...