I've had decent luck with spar varnish too, but honestly, the ambering bugs me more than a little. Have you ever tried a water-based polyurethane inst...

Couldn't agree more. But now I'm wondering...is the difference between Andersen 100 and Pella 250 really noticeable if you're meticulous with sealing?...

I had a similar situation a couple winters ago—storm knocked a branch right through our kitchen window. I tried the heavy-duty painter's plastic at fi...