Laminated inserts are definitely underrated. I've installed acoustic glass for clients before, and while it's great, the cost difference is pretty ste...

Yeah, totally agree with this. Curtains are great for windows, but doors and outlets are sneaky culprits too. I've seen plenty of homes where people o...

Silicone caulk's usually my go-to as well, but I've noticed the same UV issue on west-facing windows after a couple years. Switched to a hybrid sealan...

I've installed both View and SageGlass windows for different projects, and honestly, neither app blew me away at first glance. SageGlass had me scratc...

Interesting point about warming the surface—I haven't tried that yet, but it makes sense. I've noticed epoxy can be finicky in colder temps. One thing...

I hear you about the foam explosions... learned that one the hard way myself. One time, I thought I'd be clever and use regular expanding foam around ...

You're definitely not alone in this. Window removal is one of those sneaky DIY jobs that looks deceptively simple until you're knee-deep in broken gla...

I've actually thought about the silica packet thing myself before. At first glance, it seems like a clever hack—those little packets seem to pop up ev...

My experience has been that most homeowners start noticing comfort improvements immediately, but the savings on heating bills usually take a bit longe...

Good points about the drainage holes—easy to overlook but they really can cause issues if water sits too long. Something else that gets neglected a lo...