Good tip on the heat gun—I’ve done something similar myself. Couple quick points from experience: - Keep the heat moving steadily to avoid hotspots. -...

Agree with you on the realism factor—vinyl has come a long way, but it's still vinyl at the end of the day. A few things to keep in mind from my exper...

Went through something similar last summer. I ended up choosing Trinsic for the cleaner lines, and honestly, zero regrets so far. Aesthetics really do...

Ran into something similar a few months back when replacing a storm window. Thought it'd be straightforward, but nope...the frame was warped just enou...

I've actually run into moisture issues behind cladding before—here's what I've noticed: - Proper flashing and sealing around the windows is key. If t...

Tried the silica packet route myself—same story, didn't do squat. Drilling and sealing definitely helps, but you're right, it's not a perfect fix. Fro...

Totally agree on fixed awnings being simpler long-term. A few things I'd add from my own DIY shade projects: - Double-check your sun angle calculatio...