We replaced ours about 10 years ago, and honestly, I still kick myself for waiting so long. The upfront cost stings a bit, sure, but when you factor i...

I had a similar experience with polyurethane when I redid our kitchen window frame last summer. Thought I'd be clever and get the "tough stuff" for du...

I've messed around with reinforcing plastic handles too—tried fiberglass tape and epoxy combo once. It held up for a bit, but eventually the stress po...

Yeah, measuring can definitely make or break this kind of project—I found that out the hard way myself. Curious though, did you notice much difference...

We put in south-facing windows about eight years ago, and honestly, the thermal mass from our brick wall has made a noticeable difference. On sunny wi...

Laminated glass definitely helps, but I've found that sealing up any tiny gaps around the window frames can be just as important. Has anyone tried aco...

I've actually managed to claim on an installer warranty once, but it wasn't exactly smooth sailing. Had a similar issue with fogging windows a few yea...

I get the comfort angle, but honestly, after upgrading insulation and sealing air leaks around doors and outlets, my vinyl windows feel just as cozy. ...

Yeah, measuring's definitely the tricky part—I remember replacing a cracked pane in our kitchen window and being off by just a hair... ended up having...

Yeah, I get where you're coming from, but I wouldn't dismiss the ratings completely. They're a good starting point, especially when comparing differen...