Totally agree about perception playing a big role. When we swapped out our old dark-framed windows for lighter, slimmer ones, I swear the rooms felt b...

That's actually a good point—I hadn't really thought of it that way. In my experience, though, mentioning rebates early hasn't limited my options too ...

I've had similar experiences living near the coast. Aluminum can hold up pretty well, but a lot depends on the quality of the finish and coatings. I'v...

Nice move upgrading those windows—I did something similar a couple years back, and it definitely helped, especially during those brutal heatwaves. But...