- Moisture meter all the way—learned my lesson after eyeballing it once and regretting it later. - Agree about hidden moisture; surface dryness can be...

Yep, learned this the hard way after dropping cash on new windows—still had drafts. Quick caulk job around the frames made a huge difference. Wish I'd...

Good points overall, but I'd actually lean toward fiberglass if budget allows. Couple quick thoughts: - Vinyl has improved, sure, but I've seen first...

- Interesting you mention redoing it yourself—I get the appeal but sometimes wonder if we're too quick to dismiss the pros. - I've tackled a bunch of ...

- Custom-sized windows might seem convenient, but honestly, they're not always a smooth ride either. - Had one ordered last year—waited weeks longer t...

Been there myself—nothing like discovering a mini indoor lake to motivate some window maintenance. Good call on checking those drainage holes; they're...