@jjones18's number breakdown was really handy. Another small nugget: if you plan to pay the contractor with a credit card (like if you use a 0% purcha...

Don’t forget noise reduction as a benefit. I replaced the original cheap windows in my 2007-built home with new energy-efficient ones, and one unexpec...

One afterthought: if your interior trim or window sills get disturbed during install, you might need to do some paint touch-ups. After my install, I n...

100% agree @film495. We went with a slightly higher quote because the cheap one had sketchy reviews. Peace of mind is worth the cost difference. My ne...

Are there any particular window brands or series you all recommend (or conversely, any to avoid)? Or is it mostly about the installer? For example, I ...

Quick question about something I’m debating: Impact windows vs. regular windows + shutters. I have accordion hurricane shutters already, so do I reall...

Great thread already. I'll chip in with a specific problem I dealt with: stubborn single-hung windows that were hard to open. In my case, the windows ...

Had a similar experience when we redid our back porch windows. Andersen's were heavier for sure, but once they were in, I barely had to touch 'em agai...

Yeah, silicone's definitely the way to go. Foam tape let me down too—didn't even last a full season. Like you said, ...but once you nail it, it's pret...

Yeah, learned this the hard way myself. When we first moved in, I went a bit overboard sealing up every joint around our windows—thought I was being t...