Couldn’t agree more—written estimates are non-negotiable in my book. I’ve seen too many folks get burned by “hidden” fees that magically appear mid-pr...

Interesting point about composite frames being heavier—I've seen that too, especially when wrangling windows into older, not-so-square openings. But h...

I hear you on the plaster mess. Even after years of doing this, old houses always throw curveballs—crumbling lath, hidden rot, weird framing... someti...

Couldn’t agree more—weather stripping’s great for stopping the chills, but water’s a different beast. Even with perfect caulk, though, I’ve seen leaks...

Yeah, I've noticed similar issues myself. Worked on a cabin up in the Rockies a while back and went with super thin beads because the owner wanted tha...

I see what you're saying about cellular shades feeling harsh after a while. They're sleek and minimalist, sure, but on really large windows they can s...

We faced a similar dilemma when we updated our windows last spring. I was pretty skeptical about triple panes at first—felt like a lotta marketing hyp...

Condensation inside the panes... been there, done that, and it's definitely not fun. Had a similar issue a few years back—thought I could squeeze anot...

Exactly. Had a client once who kept installing fans and vents, convinced airflow was the magic fix. But until we sealed up those sneaky little gaps ar...