Many have talked about getting rid of old windows, but I'll throw in a quirky thing I did: I kept two of my old aluminum windows to repurpose. One I g...

@apolloparker907 – Good question. In my experience, some quotes include minor stucco/trim repairs and some don’t, so you absolutely want to ask each c...

I just want to say this thread has been extremely helpful. As a new homeowner in Florida (just moved to Apollo Beach last year), I had no clue where t...

Fantastic update, @geocacher77! It’s really satisfying to hear that everything went according to plan. Your story will no doubt help others considerin...

Jumping back in with a practical point about the install process itself. Doing two separate installations means you get to experience the fun of windo...

I considered doing my windows in phases but ultimately bit the bullet and did all 15 at once (financed it). However, I did get a lot of info on phased...

Good call on the spar varnish...I've used it too and it's pretty reliable. Only issue I've found is it tends to amber a bit more over time compared to...

For those in older homes, consider if you want full frame replacement or insert (pocket) replacement windows. Most of what's discussed here sounds lik...

Yeah, aluminum frames are solid for sure, but if you're really tight on budget, you might wanna check out fiberglass frames too. They're not as pricey...