Bronze is decent, but I've had pretty good luck with anodized aluminum hardware too. Put some window frames in about four years ago, and they're still...

Had a similar experience here. When we replaced our old fiberglass windows with vinyl, I was skeptical at first, but we definitely noticed fewer draft...

@gaming_emily I went the financing route. A lot of window companies do offer financing. In my case, Pro Tech Windows & Doors had a 0% interest for...

Good points on prep, but honestly, flashing tape isn't always the best choice for windows anyway. In my experience: - Caulk tends to hold up better f...

I'm surprised no one has mentioned skylights or solar tubes yet – they’re not windows in the vertical sense, but they are windows to the sky! I know t...

Something I messed up: I focused so much on windows that I forgot about my sliding glass door. My house has a big old slider to the patio that is just...

I noticed some folks talking about condensation. Just to echo those points – with our new energy-efficient windows, we sometimes get condensation on t...

@cocon47 Kudos to you for giving it a shot. I considered DIY as well (watched a ton of YouTube videos on window installs) but ultimately hired pros fo...

Good point on the tax credit @vr_jeff. I believe currently you can get up to $600 federal tax credit for new energy-efficient windows (at least as of ...

I’m a newcomer here and just read through the whole thread – wow! Huge thank you to everyone. This has been enlightening and makes me actually excited...