- I totally get what you mean about installers who actually know their stuff. The last window crew I talked to didn’t even mention U-factor until I br...

- Totally agree about the edge light—layering really does help with that, especially in older homes where nothing’s quite square. - I’ve found that a ...

Funny you mention that—I actually tried to negotiate something similar when we did our sliders last spring. Here’s what happened: - Contractor said n...

- Definitely relate to the repair headaches. I looked into smart glass for our sunroom and the quotes alone made my head spin, never mind the “what if...

Totally agree on the prep part—learned that lesson the hard way when my brother-in-law tried to DIY his smart windows install (don't ask 😂). I...

Good points about the mounting—made a big difference for me too. A couple other things I've noticed: - Fan placement matters a lot. I moved mine slig...

I love how my house feels after window replacements, but one unexpected thing: our old windows had these wood-framed screens that we rarely used (they...

Murphy's law of contractors: the one time they're early is the one time you're not ready for them. 😅 True story – my window installer had been...

In my case with Karoly Windows, it took right around 8 weeks from the day I signed the contract to the installation day. This was last year (2024), an...

Thank you all for the input! This really helps. I'm leaning towards impact now, knowing about the insurance savings and not having to mess with shutte...