I get the temptation to chalk everything up to installation quality, but I’m not totally sold that’s the main thing with vinyl in desert heat. Sure, a...

Generally agree, but I'd caution against going too contemporary if your home's architecture is strongly traditional. I've seen a few places where the ...

Man, I feel your pain. Water leaks are the absolute worst—it's like they're intentionally designed to drive you nuts. Had a similar mystery leak mysel...

Good points about the maintenance—I hadn't really thought about that angle before. I've seen privacy glass in action at a friend's place, and you're r...

Same here, I was pretty doubtful too—big windows usually mean big heat loss. But honestly, after sealing gaps and adding thermal curtains, the differe...

Totally agree on the install quality—seen way too many pricey windows fail early just because someone rushed the job. Fiberglass is solid, no doubt, b...

Yeah, gotta agree with you there. Oil-rubbed bronze is nice aesthetically, but it's a bit overrated when it comes to durability. I've had nickel handl...