I totally get the spreadsheet chaos—mine turned into a monster with color codes and sticky notes. What ended up helping me was just calling the utilit...

Three years actually sounds about right for builder-grade stuff, but I’ve seen some brands claim 5–10 years on paper—though getting them to honor it i...

Couldn’t agree more about metal guards—kids are little magicians when it comes to getting around plastic stops. I had to patch up a few holes after we...

That in-between-the-panes haze is a pain—once you spot it, it’s hard to ignore. I had something similar in my sunroom last winter, and I went through ...

Film's definitely a budget-friendly option, especially if you're someone who enjoys switching things up. But honestly, after fighting with bubbles and...

Totally agree about the thermal curtains being surprisingly effective. I went through something similar—big windows are amazing for natural light, but...

Totally agree, View windows are pretty intuitive once you get past the initial setup. One quick tip—make sure your Wi-Fi signal is strong enough near ...

Totally agree on the install details—had Kolbe double-hungs put in last summer, and the crew spent extra time sealing around the frames. Huge improvem...

Good call on the latch—I overlooked that myself once and felt pretty silly afterward. Another thing worth checking is the alignment of the window itse...

Leveling is definitely important, but honestly, I'd argue that squaring the frame properly is just as crucial—or even more so. I learned this the hard...