You nailed it there. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve opened up a wall or window and found nothing but wishful thinking holding back moisture. P...

Drafts and soggy window boxes—classic old house combo. I’ve seen folks line the bottom with landscape fabric and a layer of pea gravel, and it’s wild ...

Man, I hear you on the aluminum—had a job out in Cape May a couple years back, and those frames looked like Swiss cheese after just a few seasons. We ...

That’s pretty much the tradeoff I see in a lot of homes. Battery-powered shades are a lifesaver when you’re dealing with tricky window placements or i...

You’re not alone there—rot behind the trim is like the home reno version of finding a spider in your shoe. I’ve seen folks get halfway through what th...

That’s been my experience too—old sash windows with layers of paint and a bit of warping just don’t give tape much to grab onto. I’ve seen folks spend...

I’ve run into this a lot—folks want that chunky farmhouse trim, thinking it adds character, but unless the whole vibe of the house matches, it can end...

Funny thing, I’ve actually had better luck with composite than aluminum, but I think it really comes down to the brand and how it’s installed. Seen a ...

This is spot-on. A few years back, I had a client who swore up and down their windows were haunted because they kept seeing these weird shapes in the ...

Couldn't agree more with this. Had a client last year who upgraded to Kolbe windows hoping it'd solve their draft issues. They noticed some improvemen...