Good point about the natural wood finishes—matching wood tones can be trickier than it seems. I've found that even subtle differences in undertones (w...

Good call on triple-pane—makes a noticeable difference. From experience: - Glass definitely matters most (argon fill FTW). - Frame material can matter...

- Installed vinyl windows with stainless hardware about 5 yrs ago (coastal FL). - No significant fading yet, but slight dulling on vinyl facing direct...

Totally agree about seeing them in person first—online pics can be deceiving. I went through this last spring when we replaced our old windows. A few ...