Couldn’t agree more. I’ve seen people pile up gravel or mulch thinking it’ll solve the runoff, but water just sneaks through and pools at the sill any...

Condensation’s a legit concern, especially up north where the temp swings get wild. I’ve seen it go both ways—if the install’s sloppy or you cheap out...

Honestly, I wouldn’t pin the swelling just on caulking. The old Integrity sashes are fiberglass, and while they’re more stable than wood, they’re not ...

Honestly, I’ve seen people swear by heavy curtains, but in my experience, they barely touch the low-frequency stuff from outside—maybe help with voice...

Magnetic interior storms are a clever workaround, I’ll give you that. They’re a solid compromise if you want to keep the character of old glass but st...

Right there with you. I had a project last winter—client wanted Fibrex for the “no maintenance” factor, but the GC’s crew didn’t shim the frames right...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’d push back a bit on this: Sometimes, the window itself really does make a difference—especially with older hom...

That line hit home. I’ve been swapping sensors and protocols for years in houses with everything from 1920s brick to ‘70s aluminum siding, and honestl...

Fiberglass definitely helps with heat control, but honestly, good vinyl with quality low-E coatings can get you pretty close without the big price jum...