Yeah, I've seen this happen too, especially right after installation. It's usually thermal expansion—vinyl frames expand and contract more than wood o...

Good points overall, but I'd add a couple things from my own experience. First, while wood-clad windows definitely cut down on exterior maintenance, d...

I get what you're saying about older homes hiding nasty surprises, but honestly, it's not always the house's fault. I've seen plenty of newer builds w...

True, traditional putty is forgiving, but man... waiting for it to cure tests my patience. I've found priming thoroughly and applying thin layers help...