I’ve wondered about this too. I’m not a fan of drilling into brick unless there’s no other way—seems like you’re just asking for leaks down the line. ...

Nylon’s always been a letdown for me too—knots slip the first humid week. I’ll second the wax trick, but I also started lightly oiling the pulleys aft...

Yeah, good points about the switchable glass. I've seen similar issues—looks amazing at first, but after a few years, it can get patchy or uneven. Pri...