I swapped out 8 windows in my 80s ranch last fall and your numbers are almost spot on. My frames were way out of square too, which slowed me down a to...

Yeah, I hear you—keeping track of all that paperwork used to drive me nuts too. Here’s what’s worked for me: I set up a folder on my phone just for ta...

You nailed it about the old wood. I’ve pulled sashes out of my 1930s place that felt like they were carved out of petrified forest—super dense, barely...

Totally agree, patience is key. Did mine last summer—biggest hassle was scraping off the leftover adhesive residue. A plastic scraper and some rubbing...

I've had mixed results with silicone myself—it's definitely durable, but sometimes tricky to install neatly. If you go that route, make sure the surfa...

Yeah, that's exactly why I stuck with manual shades for my big windows. If you do go motorized, pick a brand you can easily find replacement parts for...

Yep, sealing really is key. I've seen folks spend top dollar on triple-pane argon setups but then skimp on proper flashing and caulking—total waste of...

I've noticed something similar with staining, especially on surfaces exposed to direct sun. A few years back, I stained some wooden window frames on t...