- Not sure it’s always about who “stands by their work”—sometimes it’s just luck of the draw. - Had a friend who went with a local guy, got great se...

- I’m kinda on the fence about painting them, honestly. - We did ours last summer—followed all the prep steps, used a “weatherproof” primer, but sti...

- Not sure I totally buy the “brass lasts forever” thing, but I will say, the old hardware on my 80s windows is mostly brass and it’s still kicking. S...

- Used both cheap and “indicator” suction cups. The indicator ones *do* let you know if you’re about to lose grip—little red line creeps out as suctio...

I get the “balance” thing, but honestly, I’m a little suspicious of folks who talk too much. Had a guy once who explained every tool in his truck, the...

- Never actually used a warranty yet, but I keep all the paperwork just in case. Feels like one of those “better safe than sorry” things… until you ac...

- Can definitely relate to the “setup headache”—I tried out smart tint (different brand) in my new place and the install was way more involved than I ...

- - I get that. Our place is only a few years old and I still wake up to windows that look like a greenhouse. - Tried the absorber tubs too—total ...

- Tried the landscape fabric trick too. Honestly, it just turned into a soggy mess—roots hated it. - Gravel’s been solid for me, but I still worry abo...

- Felt the same after my install—noise level didn’t really budge much. - Milgard was a bit easier on my budget, but I get what you mean about the ha...