Garden hose test is handy, but honestly, I've had times where it didn't catch the leak. Sometimes wind-driven rain hits angles you just can't replicat...

Tried them a couple winters back in my old place—honestly, they held up better than I expected. Didn't flap around or anything, even on windy nights. ...

I totally get the patience thing—did some reglazing myself a couple years back, and yeah, humidity made it drag on forever. Honestly though, tradition...

I've noticed the same thing about wooden frames—they definitely seem to soak up moisture more easily. Switching to vinyl made a noticeable difference ...

Vinyl can definitely surprise you, but I wouldn't dismiss fiberglass too quickly. I've had vinyl windows in the past, and while they did hold up decen...

I've thought about doing something similar, but I'm curious how much maintenance those water barrels need. Did your friend's setup ever have issues wi...

I went back and forth on this exact thing last spring. Fiberglass looked tempting because of its durability and the clean lines, but vinyl won out in ...

I've actually had pretty good luck with hybrid products, but I think prep and application play a huge role. Did you apply multiple coats or just one? ...