I hear you on the restore sprays—some of them just seem to make things worse. I’ve had better luck with a diluted vinegar solution and a soft brush fo...

That deep navy sounds sharp—nice move skipping the clear topcoat. I’ve seen a few jobs where the clear just killed the richness of a dark trim, especi...

Funny timing—just did a job last month where the homeowner was using that clear plastic film and a ton of tape on every window. It kept most of the dr...

Yeah, that's a solid point. I've seen plenty of cases where folks upgraded their pipes thinking it'd solve everything, only to find out the real issue...

Yeah, totally agree—triple-pane helps, but it's not a magic bullet for deep bass or traffic rumble. I've found that adding mass, like thicker drywall ...

Good points on fiberglass, especially about expansion issues. I've swapped out a few vinyl windows in mountain cabins that were only 5-6 years old and...

I installed switchable glass for a client about two years ago in their home office. Looked amazing at first—clean lines, futuristic feel—but after a w...

Silicone tends to be my go-to for windows, personally. Latex is easier to work with and cleans up nicer, but silicone holds up way better against mois...

Good point on the DIY film. A few years back, I had a client who was dead-set on privacy glass for their kitchen windows—mostly because their neighbor...

I get your point about window film being a hassle, but honestly, I've seen it work pretty well if done right. Installed some high-quality film at my o...