Plantation shutters do have that nice farmhouse vibe, and they're definitely tougher than bamboo shades. We had bamboo at first, but our lab took them...

That's a smart move—I hadn't thought about adding vents under the sills. Makes sense though, since condensation loves stagnant air. I've mostly relied...

Totally relate to this. We went with mid-range vinyl windows a few years back, mostly because the budget was tight. But we made sure to hire someone w...

Fiberglass is definitely a solid choice for salty air—good call there. I'd also throw vinyl into the ring as another low-maintenance option. Had vinyl...

I've had vinyl windows for about 7 years now, and honestly, they've held up great. No discoloration or warping yet, even on the side of the house that...

We went with argon-filled windows at about 5,500 ft, and honestly, I can't say I've noticed a huge difference either. They're holding up fine structur...

We've had Weather Shield windows installed for about four years now, and honestly, they've been pretty solid. We live in Wisconsin, so yeah, harsh win...

I get what you're saying about the dimness—took me a while to adjust too. But honestly, after living through some brutal summers, I'd still lean towar...