I went with privacy glass a couple of years ago for a large window in our kitchen. It faces the neighbor's driveway, so privacy was definitely a prior...

I've had polycarbonate panels in my sunroom for about 8 years now and I'd agree—they're surprisingly durable. Mine have held up well through some pret...

Had vinyl windows for over 15 years at our place—cold winters, high elevation—and fading was noticeable but never terrible. Wonder if fiberglass is re...

Interesting points about foliage size and density—I've actually noticed something similar in my own home. We have a pretty big fiddle leaf fig in our ...

Good point about disposal fees—those can sneak up on you. But honestly, renting a truck and paying dump fees might be overkill. Last time I replaced w...

Rope caulk's good stuff, used it myself a few winters back. Another trick I've tried is those shrink-wrap window kits—looks kinda goofy at first, but ...

I've had my share of mishaps with heat guns too—once melted a bit of vinyl siding when I wasn't paying attention. Not my proudest DIY moment, haha. Bu...

You're definitely onto something with the local brands. When we replaced ours about six years ago, we went with a smaller company nearby—honestly, bes...