That’s always the part folks don’t see coming. I’ve had clients shocked when the trim and painting sometimes run almost as much as the window itself, ...

No kidding—just last month I pulled a window from a 1920s bungalow and out dropped a handful of marbles and what looked like an ancient cigarette tin....

Not sure I’d put the frame work entirely above the glass unit itself, even though you’re spot on about leaky frames making everything else kind of poi...

That’s a smart approach, testing out different profiles before locking anything in. I’ve run into similar issues when clients want that farmhouse look...

Farmhouse-style trim doesn't necessarily mean more upkeep, at least from what I've seen. Most grime and dust tend to settle on horizontal surfaces, so...