Good point about prep work—makes sense that sealing properly would level the playing field. Did you notice any difference in ease of installation betw...

They're pretty clear visually, actually. I've installed acrylic inserts on a couple windows facing a busy street, and you hardly notice they're there—...

Interesting points about stain, but have you considered the type of paint you used? I've had similar moisture issues with standard latex paints, but s...

Have you tried using one of those laser measures with a tripod or even just propping it up on something stable? I had the same shaky-hand issue at fir...

Definitely agree there, but I'm curious—have you noticed paint holding up better on windows facing direct sunlight? In my experience, even high-qualit...

Actually, that's one of the first things I noticed after switching to vinyl. With aluminum, I used to get a ton of condensation, especially during col...

I've read about coatings like this before, and while the concept is neat, I'm not totally convinced it's the best solution. Condensation usually point...

DIY can save a ton, but be careful—window installs aren't very forgiving if you mess up measurements or sealing. Have you considered buying standard-s...