I’m right there with you—tried all the DIY moisture absorbers, and honestly, they never seemed to make much difference for me either. The squeegee/tow...

I’ve run into the same thing with direct sun just wrecking finishes, no matter how diligent I am. I’ve tried everything from spar urethane to the pric...

Hybrid sealant's definitely underrated—glad to see someone else giving it some love. I've used silicone plenty of times, and while it's reliable, clea...

Couldn't agree more about prep work—it's one of those things you underestimate until it comes back to bite you. I've had similar experiences with wind...

I've done something similar in our kitchen—privacy glass combined with plantation shutters. The shutters gave us control over the amount of natural li...

I agree, people definitely overthink seals sometimes. I've lived in my current place for nearly 15 years now, and the windows were already a good deca...

Couldn't agree more on this point. I've had vinyl windows installed for about ten years now, and while fading hasn't been noticeable, I have encounter...

Had a similar experience when replacing some windows in an older home. The inspector was thorough, but once we opened things up, there was extensive r...

I've done something similar with a heat lamp setup, but honestly, I found it a bit tricky to maintain consistent temps. Ended up rigging a makeshift t...

That's pretty typical in my experience. I've done a few window replacements myself, and while the immediate comfort improvement is undeniable, the ene...