I've seen similar things happen with my customers. Sales reps sometimes make it sound like mixing window styles is asking for trouble, but honestly, w...

From what I've seen over the years, fiberglass does seem to handle temperature swings a bit better. Had a client up near Aspen who switched from vinyl...

I get your point about the upfront cost being pretty steep, but it's not just about comfort or energy savings. I've worked with a few clients who chos...

Had a similar experience with fiberglass myself. Did a job out in Cape Cod about five years back—client insisted on fiberglass, thinking it'd be bulle...

Haha, reading this thread brings back memories. When I first bought my place, I had a client who was convinced their house was haunted because of wind...

You're spot-on about awnings being worth the upfront cost. I've installed plenty over the years, and clients always notice a big difference. Plus, the...

I've installed Aqara sensors for a few clients, and honestly, they've held up better than I expected. Sure, they're budget-friendly, but they're not t...

Yeah, flashing tape is definitely the way to go. Had a similar issue at my place—thought caulk was enough until I opened up a wall and found moldy ins...

Had a similar experience with a client last summer. They'd patched up their window headers multiple times, thinking caulk was the magic fix. By the ti...