Good point about flashing—people always overlook that. Another sneaky spot is the sill itself. Had a window that looked perfectly fine, but water was ...

I've noticed the mesh ones can be tricky with smaller debris too. If you're dealing with heavy rains, try looking into the solid-surface guards—they l...

Did the same upgrade a couple years back at around 7,500 ft. Noticeably warmer rooms, fewer drafts, and heating bills dropped a bit too. Price stung i...

Haha, same here. For detailed trim, I usually go chemical too—brush on gel stripper, wait 15 mins, scrub gently with nylon brush, then wipe clean. Way...

Installed Pellas at my folks' place a few years back—nice windows, but honestly didn't see a huge difference compared to decent vinyl. If you're not c...

Next time, try painter's tape around the edges first—makes cleanup way easier. Run your silicone bead, smooth it out with a finger dipped in soapy wat...