- Had the same debate when we redid our windows last year. - Triple-pane sounded great, but honestly, lifting them is a workout. - Double-pane wit...

Had the same issue with "marine grade" hardware—looked good for a year, then started spotting and pitting. Stainless lasted a bit longer, but still go...

Totally agree on painter's tape—learned that lesson the hard way myself. Couple quick things I'd add: - Silicone caulk is great, but cleanup can be a...

Good points, but honestly... cellular shades on massive windows can be more hassle than they're worth. - Had them in our living room—looked great at...

I've had cellular shades for about two years now—quick thoughts: - Definitely helps with insulation, noticed less draftiness in winter. - Colors stay...

Tbh, acoustic blinds aren't total hype. I got some last year—didn't expect miracles, but they actually helped soften street noise noticeably. Sure, se...

One more thing I appreciate about this thread: it's specific to Tampa Bay. So much advice online is generic, but here we have locals talking about loc...

We combined our window project with some other work, which had pros and cons. Our 1950 house in West Tampa was also getting new siding and paint, so w...

If you have a security system with window sensors, don’t forget about those in your project plan. When we replaced our windows, the old wired alarm se...

I'll chime in about doing only some windows. I live near a fire station in Largo, and late-night sirens used to wake me up constantly (also random tra...