You nailed it—sanding is the broccoli of DIY. Nobody wants to do it, but you skip it and suddenly you’re scraping flaky paint off a year later, mutter...

I’ve been down both roads—tried to save a couple ancient windows, and ended up with more paint chips in my hair than I care to admit. Spring bronze we...

Totally get where you're coming from. We did inserts in our place a few years back—old Craftsman with all the original trim—and honestly, it always bu...

We went with privacy glass for our bathroom windows, and honestly, it's fine for keeping neighbors' eyes out... but insulation-wise, meh. Now I'm thin...

Yeah, polyurethane can be a bit of a diva sometimes. I had a similar experience with my deck railing—looked amazing at first, but after a couple summe...

Good points all around. I went vinyl about 6 years ago—dark walnut finish—and honestly, from the sidewalk it fools most people. Up close though...yeah...

I've had vinyl windows for years now and honestly, they're a lifesaver with humidity. But funny you mention seals—I ignored a tiny leak in one of mine...