That’s pretty much my experience too. I started with two windows thinking it’d be a weekend job, but ran into some rotten framing that turned into a w...

I get wanting to mark everything, but honestly, sticky notes and tape never held up for me—especially when the crew’s moving at their own pace. What’s...

Yeah, grading's definitely worth doing—I tackled something similar last spring. Also, adding a gravel-filled French drain about 2 feet out from the fo...

Totally agree with your points, especially about flexibility. We tried privacy glass in our kitchen windows a few years back—looked great at first, bu...

Honestly, I've looked into smart windows myself but ended up just upgrading insulation and installing thermal curtains instead. Saw immediate savings ...

Did a similar upgrade myself a couple years back, and while insulation definitely improved, the energy savings weren't as dramatic as some folks menti...

Good points all around. I've found that even mid-range vinyl windows can struggle if they're in direct sun all day without shade or awnings. Curious, ...