Our 1957 house in St. Pete has a funky mid-century bathroom with glass block windows. We actually left those in place because they were in good shape ...

I've learned that when some contractors say "we'll start at 8 AM," they might actually mean "we'll leave our shop at 8 AM." 🙄 In my last proje...

One last note on HELOCs: even if you open one, you don't have to use it all. Some people open a HELOC as a backup. If the contractor 0% fell through f...

One last note on HELOCs: even if you open one, you don't have to use it all. Some people open a HELOC as a backup. If the contractor 0% fell through f...

@matthewcoder3090 Good question! There actually can be some differences. In my research/experience: Casement/Awning Windows: These tend to have a ...

@philosophy119 I feel your pain. Trains and horns are a tough one – those are some of the hardest noises to fully block out. I had a somewhat similar ...

And don’t forget winter (we do get a few chilly weeks in Tampa!). My old windows were so drafty that on cold nights I could feel the chill seeping in....

For those in the City of Tampa: be aware the city’s permitting can be a tad slower than the county. My contractor mentioned that City of Tampa permits...

I have one more general question for the group: In terms of negotiation wiggle room, what’s the typical percentage one can expect to shave off? Like, ...

@dukep90 Thank you for the detailed answers! That clears up my questions. Sounds like Low-E is a must-have (I won’t skip it), and I’ll brace for about...