Good call on alignment—had the same issue. Also: - Rope caulk is underrated, easy to apply/remove, no residue mess. - Bubble wrap on basement windows....

We went through this decision last summer, and I ended up sticking with double-pane windows after a lot of back-and-forth. A few things that swayed me...

- DIY windows aren't always a nightmare...depends on the type and your patience level. - Did mine last summer—vinyl inserts, pretty straightforward ac...

Had a similar headache last spring when we got hit with nonstop rain. Weather stripping did the trick for most of it, but there was this one stubborn ...

A note on financing, since I haven't seen it mentioned yet. Some window companies will offer financing deals as part of their sales pitch, which can b...

I have a unique perspective in that I’ve done window replacements on two different houses in the Tampa Bay area. In our old home in Brandon (a 1960s b...

Glad someone brought up doors earlier (I think @psage55 and @tim_joker did). We did windows and also replaced our old sliding glass door with a new im...

True, that's why I switched to removable magnetic weatherstripping last year. Easy to install, holds up surprisingly well in harsh weather, and pops r...

I’ll add that we got a small energy rebate from our utility company for installing Energy Star rated windows. Check with TECO or Duke Energy (whoever ...

True. My strategy was to get multiple quotes and then politely let my preferred company know another had a slightly lower price. They matched it.
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