I’ve run into the same thing with oversized trim—looks great, but man, getting a good seal is way more of a pain than with the skinny stuff. I had to ...

Yeah, squaring is huge—learned that lesson myself putting in our patio door. But another thing I'd add is don't skimp on flashing and sealing around t...

Yeah, warped wood is sneaky like that... I once spent hours carefully sanding down an old window frame only to realize halfway through it was twisted ...

I've had vinyl windows in my bathroom for about 6 years now, and honestly, humidity hasn't been a huge issue. Like you said: I just wipe them down ...

Yeah, installation quality is definitely make-or-break. My neighbor had a similar experience—spent a fortune on high-end fiberglass windows but skimpe...

Yeah, those plastic films can be a pain—I remember wrestling with one for an hour, only to have my cat poke holes in it the next day. Curtains and sea...

Vinyl's definitely improved, but honestly, I've seen some composite windows lately that kinda blend the best of both worlds. You get that wood-like fe...

Yeah, I've tried the hairdryer trick too—same short-lived results. The drilling method does sound promising though, especially if you're not worried a...

Glad to hear Weather Shield worked out for you—totally relate to the thermostat wars, haha. I went with Marvin myself, mostly because I got a decent d...

I like the auto-tinting idea a lot—had a similar issue at my old place. East-facing window in the kitchen, and every morning making coffee felt like s...