That greenish tint is a weird one. Same here—I just figured triple pane was triple pane. Turns out the low-e coatings can change the color more than ...
That’s been my experience too—no matter how good the glass is, if the frames are old wood, you still get that cold bridge and condensation. I swapped ...
Weatherstripping tape is one of those things that looks kind of flimsy but actually does more than you'd think, at least for drafts. I’ve used it on a...
Definitely agree—tech is only as good as the basics it supports. I’ve got a few window sensors set up, and they’re great for catching when a window’s ...
I actually had better luck saving the old stops than I expected, but only after switching to a thin, flexible putty knife instead of a pry bar. The ke...
Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve been down that road a few times—one guy scribbles a price on the back of his business card, another sends a...
I’ve had similar issues with aluminum—no matter how careful I was, the sea air just ate through the finish and left pits all over. Maybe some of the n...
I’ve had taped panes crack but never had one stay fully in place—at least not like you’d hope. The tape definitely keeps the glass from flying everywh...
This hits the nail on the head. I went with a “green” insulation package last winter—R-value looked impressive on paper, but when I checked with my ow...
I get where you’re coming from, but I’d argue argon still makes a noticeable difference—at least in my case. After sealing up the obvious leaks, I swa...
