I hear you—every time I try to get a “flawless” finish, there’s always some microscopic lint or mystery fiber that sneaks in. Even after obsessively c...

I couldn’t agree more about installers who get defensive—if they’re confident in their work, why not let you take a closer look? I’ve had a few jobs w...

That’s exactly what I ran into—my 1920s place had frames so warped I needed custom spacers just to get anything close to snug. Honestly, unless you’re...

That “one thing leads to three more” scenario is basically the story of my house. The first time I went after a suspicious-looking window frame, I tho...

I went down the MDF route for my trim a few years back—mainly for the price, like you. Looked great at first, but the slightest bit of moisture and th...

I hear you on the wood vs. metal debate. I grew up in an old house with wood windows, and nothing really matches that warmth—literally or figuratively...

That “every window has its own personality” line made me laugh—so true with these 90s builds. I went with Kolbe in my last house and the install was s...

Funny, I’ve been through just about every window treatment out there over the years—my house faces west, so the late afternoon sun used to turn our li...

I hear you on the historic board headaches—ours wanted every detail documented, down to the hardware finish. I’ve wrestled with the same dilemma: keep...

That bit about the nail hole from 1975 cracked me up—reminds me of when I spent weeks chasing a leak that turned out to be a tiny gap where the siding...