- Stainless is better than most, but it’s not magic—salt air will get to it eventually. - I’ve seen even “marine” hardware pit after a couple season...

- Seen plenty of folks get hung up on the sticker thing, but like you said, paperwork is what matters. - I do tell people to snap a pic before insta...

- Weatherstripping and plastic film are like duct tape for windows—quick fix, but not a real solution. - Seen folks save a few bucks short-term, but...

- Old windows? Unless they’re falling apart or single-pane, sealing up drafts usually gives you the best bang for your buck. Swapping windows is price...

- Those plastic window kits actually do cut drafts, but yeah, they can be a pain. - If you’ve got flaky paint, the tape might pull some off when you...

In my experience, sealing gaps around windows and doors usually gives you a noticeable improvement pretty quickly. It's not gonna magically silence ev...

• Glad you're noticing the difference already—it's always satisfying when the energy savings kick in sooner than expected. • Yeah, pets are funny like...

Metal mesh is definitely the way to go—seen ultrasonic units fail plenty of times. Squirrels adapt fast. One job, we found a squirrel had actually nes...

You're spot-on about drainage being key. Seen it time and again—membranes are good as a secondary barrier, but they're not miracle workers. A few thin...

Doing it in phases definitely helps spread out costs. A quick tip from experience: - Consider seasonal discounts—off-season installs can save a good c...