Had a similar thing happen at my place. Set mine up to remind me if the garage window was open past 10 pm. Worked great until I had friends over for a...
Yeah, fiberglass can be a pain with older homes—spent way more time shimming than I'd planned. But you're right, once they're set, the difference is n...
Dehumidifiers can help a bit, but they're more of a band-aid than a real fix. Had a similar issue once—client tried running one constantly, and yeah, ...
Yeah, fiberglass definitely holds its shape better in temperature swings. I've seen vinyl windows warp a bit too, especially if they're darker colors ...
I've installed a ton of both Pella and Andersen windows over the years, and honestly, you're pretty spot-on. The higher-end Pella lines do have some n...
Yeah, I've noticed that too—solid stains seem great at first but fade kinda patchy over time. Curious if anyone's tried semi-transparent stains instea...
Funny you mention the screens thing—I run into that all the time with older homes. My grandparents had a mid-century place, and I remember summers the...
Yeah, Baldwin makes some seriously nice stuff. Once you get used to that premium feel, it's hard to go back. And I hear you on the oil-rubbed bronze—l...
Yeah, gotta agree with this. Patched up a ton of cracked fiberglass frames over the years, and while it can buy you a bit of time, it's usually just k...