Funny, I used to think the same thing—like wood needed to “breathe” or it would somehow get unhappy under all that paint. But after a few years dealin...

I get the appeal of those high, narrow windows for sure, but I actually went the other way in my last reno and put in a big, low window. The trick for...

I totally get where you’re coming from—airtightness is a game changer, and I’ve spent more weekends than I care to admit chasing drafts with a caulk g...

Curtains alone might help a bit, but honestly, inserts or secondary glazing make a way bigger difference for noise. I did a DIY acrylic insert setup l...

Totally agree with you on marine-grade stuff—it's solid. But if anyone's looking to replace windows without breaking the bank, here's a trick I learne...

Totally agree about prep work being key—learned that the hard way myself. One extra tip: spraying a generous amount of water mixed with a tiny bit of ...

Good call on padding the budget a bit. One thing I'd add—don't overlook hardware and fasteners. Seems minor, but hinges, screws, shims...they sneak up...

I see your point about fiberglass, but honestly, wood windows don't have to be such a maintenance nightmare if you prep them right. I restored mine ab...

Haha, you're definitely not alone there—I didn't even know flashing tape existed until my second window install. Honestly, if your vinyl windows have ...

Totally get your point about wood windows aging gracefully—I've seen some older homes where the original wood windows still look amazing after decades...