Can confirm, nothing’s ever square in these old places. I’ve seen window openings off by almost an inch from top to bottom. You really do have to chec...

Can’t argue with the low maintenance on sliders—way easier for most folks. I do see more condensation on aluminum frames in colder climates, though. A...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually seen a noticeable difference with argon in colder climates—even outside of Minnesota-level winters. ...

Yeah, the “vinyl is cheap” thing doesn’t really hold up anymore. I’ve seen the same thing—once you add up trim, flashing, caulk, and all the little bi...

Plastic film is decent for drafts, but yeah, it’s a pain if you want to crack the window for fresh air. Rope caulk’s a solid middle ground—easy to put...

Yeah, aluminum-clad wood can definitely fade a bit over time, especially with intense sun exposure. But honestly, I've seen similar fading issues even...

Yeah, those window film kits are underrated. I've installed them in a few older homes, and clients were skeptical at first—until they felt the differe...

Weather stripping tape is definitely underrated. I've seen plenty of shrink film disasters—hairdryers can be tricky, especially if you're impatient (b...

I've installed windows in a lot of mountain cabins, and honestly, double-pane with argon gas usually hits the sweet spot. Triple-pane is nice, sure, b...

Good points here, but sealing windows doesn't automatically mean stale air or humidity issues. Usually, if you notice stuffiness after upgrading windo...