Good points there. I've found that even with heavier blinds, the mounting brackets and wall material can make a surprising difference. Had one client ...

Switchable glass definitely has that futuristic appeal—no argument there. I installed it once in a client's home office, and visually, it was impressi...

Had a similar issue at our place—turns out they didn't use expanding foam around the window frames, just stuffed fiberglass insulation in there. Once ...

That's pretty spot-on from my experience. I've installed both Andersen 100s and Pella 250s quite a bit, and honestly, the differences in ease of adjus...

I've seen similar situations myself—clients investing heavily in triple-pane windows without addressing basic sealing issues first. One homeowner I wo...

While eyeballing can give you a rough idea, it's usually not precise enough for diagnosing alignment issues that might lead to condensation. I'd recom...

Bubble wrap and towels can definitely help in a pinch, but honestly, they're more of a temporary band-aid than a real fix. If you're dealing with seri...

I feel your pain on the foam situation—once had a can malfunction and spray foam shot everywhere except where I wanted it. Took ages to clean off my t...

Couldn't agree more with this point. I've seen top-tier windows perform poorly just because the installation was rushed or corners were cut. Personall...