Couldn’t agree more about window projects spiraling out. My first time, I thought it’d be a weekend job—three weeks later, I was still patching rotted...

Those original wood frames really do look sharp—at least until the weather gets to them. I went through the same cycle you described for years: scrape...

That’s a solid approach. I’ve had decent luck adding a second pane of acrylic inside the frame with magnetic strips—kind of like a DIY storm window. I...

I’m with you on the sleeve-catch issue—my coat’s gotten snagged more than once, and I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve nearly knocked over a mug o...

I've wrestled with this same decision at our family cabin, which is a 1960s build that’s seen its share of cold snaps. Upgrading from single to double...

That’s a fair point, but I wouldn’t discount the window design entirely. My experience with Jeld-Wen casements was a bit different—despite a careful i...

Exactly my experience. When I did mine, I initially thought DIY would save a ton, but after tallying up all the little extras and my weekends spent tr...

I've heard similar feedback about SageGlass's app—seems like usability isn't their strongest suit. View, on the other hand, tends to offer a smoother ...

Had something similar happen a few years back—spent ages sealing around the window only to find out the water was actually sneaking in from higher up ...