That’s been my experience too. I’ve seen jobs peel within a year if folks skip the prep. Did you ever try acid etching before priming? Sometimes it he...

Shrink-wrap kits do come in handy when you’re in a pinch, especially if you’re dealing with old, drafty windows and just need to make it through anoth...

Funny thing is, I’ve seen a lot of folks hang onto their old windows for that exact reason—the sound, the look, just the feel of them. But I always wo...

I hear this all the time. Folks think krypton windows are gonna be like soundproofing a music studio, but it’s just not the case. They’re better than ...

That’s interesting about the install being the real culprit. I’ve seen plenty of “premium” windows underperform just because the flashing or caulking ...

I’ve seen my fair share of window projects go sideways, both DIY and pro jobs, and I get where everyone’s coming from. Windows are one of those things...

That photo trick is actually a lifesaver. I’ve been burned in the past when a customer called me back, saying the window company wouldn’t honor the wa...

Man, I hear you on those composite shims. They're supposed to be easier, but half the time I end up trimming or snapping them weird. Honestly, with ol...

Heat lamps can help, but you really have to babysit them or you end up with dry, brittle putty or even scorched wood. I’ve tried it a couple times on ...

That’s the truth. I’ve never pulled out an old window and had it go exactly as planned. You get into those sills and suddenly you’re dealing with rot,...