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...

I've had vinyl windows for about 8 years now, and yeah, the fading is definitely noticeable after a few harsh winters and sunny summers. They're still...

We did full window replacements about five years back, and honestly, the difference was pretty noticeable. Heating bills dropped a decent chunk, plus ...

That's a really good point about insulation. I upgraded to triple pane windows throughout my entire house a few years ago, and while it definitely hel...

Yeah, I get the hesitation about motorized tracks. I've had mine installed for around five years now, and surprisingly they've held up pretty well. Th...