Yep, that’s the big win for me too. I’d rather wipe down the frames twice a year than deal with peeling paint. Still, you let the caulk go and water s...

You're spot on about insulation only doing so much. I went through the same battle a couple winters ago—sealed every gap I could find, even threw up s...

Fiberglass windows are nice, but honestly, I think they're a bit overhyped for noise reduction. Had a chance to check them out at a showroom last wint...

Motorized shades are cool, but honestly they're not always the best route for huge windows. Had a client whose motor burned out after just a year—repl...

Couldn't agree more. Had a similar issue myself—went premium on windows but skimped on installation, and boy did I regret it. Also, low-E coatings are...

Yeah, totally agree here. I went fiberglass on my last reno because winters here get brutal, and honestly, the durability alone was worth it. But if y...

Yeah, you're spot-on about caulking. Learned that the hard way myself after thinking I could just slap some silicone around an old window frame. Coupl...