Good call on the polysulfide sealants—definitely a step up from regular silicone. A few extra points from my experience: - Stainless steel hardware l...

Good tips here—plants definitely add moisture, but windows themselves play a big role too. A few quick window checks might help: - Make sure your wind...

Good points on the power outage issue—it's definitely something people overlook. One workaround I've seen is pairing switchable glass with a small UPS...

You're definitely onto something with airflow and seating differences. A few quick points from experience: - Even identical windows can behave differ...

Gotta disagree slightly here—noise reduction can actually be pretty significant, but it depends heavily on the type of windows and your home's locatio...

I've installed windows with these coatings a few times, and here's my take: - They do work fairly well at first, especially hydrophobic coatings—rain...

Had a similar issue on a job last year—customer called me back after just 6 months because of condensation between panes. Turned out the crew had swit...

Condensation between panes usually means a seal failure. Even friendly crews can miss proper glazing or sealing steps. Random checks help, but so does...

Agreed. Lighter fabrics might look nice, but insulation-wise they're pretty limited. Cellular shades are another good option—clean look, decent insula...

Good tip on the backer rod—I learned that one the hard way too. Another thing I've found helpful is tooling the silicone with a bit of soapy water on ...