Went through something similar a couple years back. My place was right across from a fire station... sirens at all hours, trucks roaring past, the who...

We went through something similar a couple winters ago. Did the whole window replacement thing—double-pane, low-E glass, the works. It definitely made...

Good considerations there. I've actually tried thermal curtains in an older place I renovated—they're surprisingly good at keeping heat out in summer ...

Had a similar experience here in Michigan—switched to triple panes about 5 years back. Quick thoughts: - Noticed immediate comfort improvement near w...

Fiberglass is solid, no doubt, but I'm not totally convinced it's always the best bang for your buck. A few years back, I went through a similar dilem...

Good to hear yours held up well after four years. Mine's been going strong for about five now, facing west—no fading yet either. Agree on mild soap; h...

Fiberglass definitely isn't cheap, but after dealing with wood windows in a humid climate for years, I'd say the upfront cost might be worth it. Had w...

- Totally with you on sanding—learned that lesson myself repainting an old dresser. Skipped sanding, and yep, peeling paint nightmare within months. -...

Good points here. When we built our place around 8,000 ft, we opted for windows with breather tubes after chatting with a local installer. He basicall...

Good points overall, but honestly, I've had a slightly different experience. Even mid-range vinyl windows started looking pretty rough after about 5-6...