I’ve run into that same issue—double panes help, but if there’s a gap, noise just sneaks right in. Usually, I pop off the trim to get a clean shot at ...

This comes up more than people realize. Sales reps usually aren't poking around under sills with a flashlight, so hidden rot or weird framing surprise...

You’re not wrong about privacy film being a pain to keep clean. I see a lot of folks try it thinking it’s a quick fix (and sometimes it is), but betwe...

Yeah, I've seen that play out a few times. Inserts are solid if your frames are decent, but honestly, full replacements usually make a bigger dent in ...

Yeah, that's a good point. I've seen vinyl windows hold up pretty well too, but it really seems to depend on the quality of the vinyl itself. Cheaper ...

I've worked with both vinyl and fiberglass windows in colder climates, and honestly, condensation seems more tied to glass quality and installation th...

Had a similar experience with cellulose insulation at my own place—settled way quicker than I expected. Switched to fiberglass batts in another projec...

Fiberglass does pretty well in my experience, even up in Alaska. Had a few installed about five years ago, and they've held up solid—no brittleness or...

Good to hear they're holding up well. I've installed plenty of Andersen 100s, and most homeowners seem pretty satisfied long-term. Curious though, any...

Yeah, weekends at Lowe's are no joke... learned that the hard way myself. Good move on spreading out the window costs though. I tell clients all the t...