I just want to say this thread is awesome. As a new homeowner in Florida, I've learned more from all of you in a day than I have in months on my own. ...

(Final Update) Hi all! I wanted to circle back and close the loop on my window project. We had our new windows installed by Károly Windows & Doors...

(Update) Alright, time for an update from the OP! After gathering 5 quotes and reading all this amazing input, I finally made a decision. I signed a c...

Wow, lots of great info here — thank you all! I'm taking notes on all these pointers (and I'll definitely make sure everything is in writing, @rwilson...

Yeah, totally agree with you there. I mean, ideally we shouldn't have to babysit professionals we're paying good money for. But from experience, even ...

Good call on the credit unions, hadn't thought of that route. When we did ours last year, we ended up checking with our utility company—turns out they...