Good point about the flashing—I had a similar issue last year. Kept sealing around the frames, but turns out water was sneaking in from above. Once I ...

Good points about measuring twice—I learned that lesson after cutting some expensive cedar boards too short. Definitely agree on the hidden surprises ...

I've had good luck sealing sneaky gaps with low-expansion foam—easy to control and fills tight spots nicely. For smaller cracks, silicone caulk did th...

Haha, totally agree—nothing's ever truly maintenance-free. Even my "high-tech" windows need a little WD-40 now and then. Magical or not, I'd still kee...

- Had the same issue on our south-facing windows...paint was cracking and peeling like crazy. - Switched to stain about three years back, and it's hon...