Funny you mention the dust on caulk—ran into the same thing on a rental job last year. Had to go back and repaint all the seams because they turned gr...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve seen a lot of folks put too much faith in argon, like it’s some miracle fix for every draft and energy bill. ...

I hear you, but I gotta say, I’ve seen some situations where a failed seal did more than just look ugly. Had a job last winter where the fogged glass ...

Interesting you mention mineral wool—I get why people like it, but honestly, I've had pretty good luck with spray foam around windows. Yeah, it's mess...

Yeah, that's pretty much spot on. I've installed both View and SageGlass for clients, and while SageGlass does offer slightly finer tint control, View...

Honestly, storm windows and acoustic glass are decent ideas, but have you considered heavy blackout curtains or thick cellular shades first? I know it...

Yeah, that's a good point. I've run into something similar myself—homeowner swore it was the caulking, but turns out the siding above had warped just ...

Pet-resistant screens are pretty solid, but I'm curious—anyone tried aluminum screens? I've seen them hold up surprisingly well against claws, and the...

Yeah, that's a common pitfall I've seen a lot. DIY window replacements can seem straightforward at first glance, but there's definitely more nuance in...

Gotta say, your experience lines up with what I've seen on a few jobs. Window films are decent for quick fixes, but they're more of a band-aid than a ...