Totally agree on the foam weather stripping—mine ended up looking like a kindergarten art project too, gluey fingerprints and all. Hybrid sealant is d...

Good to hear yours held up well. Mine started to yellow slightly after about four years, but honestly, it's barely noticeable unless you're looking fo...

I've considered the DIY shade route too, but ended up going with switchable glass film instead. Yeah, it's pricier upfront, but zero noise and instant...

Couldn't agree more. Learned this the hard way myself—spent a chunk on fancy windows thinking they'd fix everything, but still felt drafts. Turns out ...

I've been down this road too, and honestly, caulk or weather stripping alone rarely solves the issue permanently. A couple years ago, I noticed a smal...

Honestly, I wouldn't rely too heavily on contractors catching everything mid-job. Had a similar issue—contractor missed some serious water damage unti...

We installed privacy glass in our bathroom windows about three years ago—honestly, best decision we made for that space. I was skeptical too, mostly w...

I can top that: my original window contractor completely ghosted me twice on scheduled start dates. I kid you not, they never even showed on the first...

@astrology616's story gave me flashbacks. I also nearly went with an outlier low bid and something felt off, so I backed out last minute. Ended up wit...

Hello all, jumping in a bit late here. I'm actually a general contractor in the Tampa Bay area (mostly doing renovations, but occasionally involved in...