Yeah, the scuffing on the white finish is something I underestimated too—seems like even a soft cloth leaves a mark sometimes. I’ve also had to clean ...

I swapped out original wood windows for Pella vinyl in a rental I own, and honestly, they did the job but felt pretty cheap—especially when temps drop...

Those “hidden” labor hours really add up, don’t they? I’ve spent entire weekends on what seemed like a simple reglaze job, only to get bogged down mat...

Good points about the foam insulation, though I've seen it cause issues too—especially when installers get trigger-happy and overfill the gaps. Had on...

Good suggestion about the water test—I've done that myself a few times. Just keep in mind, though, that sometimes leaks only show up under heavy rain ...