The Quick Way to Stop Drafts Using a Foam Pool Noodle
The Science of the Stop-Gap: Why Your Windows Need More Than a Pool Noodle I walked into a drafty Victorian home last […]
Category: Window Maintenance Guides
Why a Standard Vacuum Attachment is the Best Maintenance Tool
The Condensation Crisis: A Master Glazier’s Perspective A homeowner called me in a panic because their new windows were ‘sweating’ and water […]
The $3 Lubricant That Works Better Than Grease for Windows
The Myth of the Greased Window Track I walked into a Victorian home in Boston where the owner was ready to spend […]
Why You Should Check Your Weep Holes Before Summer Storms
The Hidden Drainage System: Why Your Weep Holes Are the Only Thing Standing Between a Storm and a Rotted Subfloor I remember […]
Why We Put a Drop of Olive Oil on Window Hinges
Why We Put a Drop of Olive Oil on Window Hinges: A Master Glazier’s Perspective on Maintenance In twenty-five years of hauling […]
The Rubber Band Method for Removing Stripped Window Screws
The Reality of Window Maintenance and Hardware Failure In the twenty-five years I have spent hanging off the sides of mid-rise buildings […]
The 10-Second Test to See if Your Window Seals are Failing
The 10-Second Test to See if Your Window Seals are Failing: A Glazier’s Manual Most homeowners notice a foggy pane of glass […]
Stop the Rattling: A Simple Guide to Tightening Your Window Frames
The sound of a rattling window is more than a midnight annoyance; it is the audible signature of a failing thermal envelope. […]
Why You Should Never Use a Pressure Washer on Your Frames
The Temptation of the High-Pressure Blast As a master glazier with over two decades in the field, I have seen every imaginable […]
Stop Your Windows from Rattling in the Wind with This Foam Trick
The Anatomy of the Midnight Rattle The sound of a window rattling during a windstorm is more than just an annoyance; it […]