We ran into something similar when we did ours last summer. I had a decent buffer for labor and materials, but totally blanked on disposal fees...less...

I was actually considering privacy glass myself, but the permanence factor you mentioned is exactly what's holding me back. I love switching things up...

I've been messing around with polyurethane sealants lately, and honestly, they've held up surprisingly well against the salty air and heavy rains we g...

I want to mention the timing between getting a quote and actually signing, because I had a situation where we got some quotes, then life happened and ...

@dobby_walker I feel you on the historic home challenges! I’m over in Ybor City in a 1908 bungalow, and we had to deal with a bunch of rules to keep t...

One more tiny detail: consider window locks and child safety. Our new windows came with vent latches that let you keep the window slightly open but lo...

One more piece of advice: don’t pay everything up front. Reputable window companies around here typically structure payments as such – you pay a depos...

@lpaws72 Thank you for mentioning the My Safe Florida Home program. I'm definitely interested in that. Quick question: do you know if they're currentl...

@lpaws72 Thank you for mentioning the My Safe Florida Home program. I'm definitely interested in that. Quick question: do you know if they're currentl...

Quick pointer about the installation day itself: don't forget about your pets (and kids, if you have them). When my windows were being done, I realize...