Fiberglass does seem solid for durability and efficiency, but I've heard aluminum-clad wood can actually perform better for noise reduction because of...

I hear you on sketching it out first, but honestly, even that doesn't always save the day. Last summer, I measured all my windows carefully (twice!) f...

Totally get this scenario. I've looked into electrochromic windows myself, and from what I've seen, they're great for reducing glare and heat, but the...

Did the rim joist thing last fall with rigid foam and spray foam around the edges. Honestly, it wasn't like night-and-day dramatic, but I did feel lik...

I've seen some wood-look vinyl windows installed about five years ago at a friend's place, and honestly, they still look pretty good up close—no obvio...

Haha, I totally get where you're coming from on that one. I used to think the same thing—like, how much difference could an extra pane of glass really...

Yeah, that's exactly what I've been thinking too. I've seen vinyl windows fade and warp surprisingly fast, especially in areas that get intense sun ex...

Five minutes every couple weeks sounds optimistic to me...maybe you're just way more disciplined than most, haha. Honestly, I've always felt shutters ...