That’s exactly what happened with my house—swapped out the old double-hungs for sleeker vinyl, and suddenly every bump and wave in the plaster was jus...

That's an interesting point. I recently upgraded to Kolbe windows myself, and while I did notice a difference in comfort (less draftiness, quieter roo...

I've had my share of foam sealant disasters too—still have a screwdriver handle permanently encased in the stuff. Silicone caulk is definitely cleaner...

Composite windows definitely seem to be the sweet spot between cost and durability. I swapped mine out about three years ago after getting fed up with...

I'll throw in another thumbs up for ProTech Windows & Doors. They replaced all the windows in my mom's house in Dunedin last year. I was the one w...

@echov78 I actually used Pro Tech Windows & Doors for my window replacements in 2023 (I'm in Largo). They were excellent, so I can vouch for them....

I'm bookmarking a lot of individual tips from this thread (permit, insurance, HOA, etc.) in a doc so I don't forget any when my time comes. There's a ...

Our home is in a designated historic district in Tampa, so I was nervous about how replacement windows would look and whether they'd be approved. We h...

I agree, this thread is like the holy grail of window financing info 😊. @patricia_peak you've done an awesome job gathering info and everyone...

I agree, this thread is like the holy grail of window financing info 😊. @patricia_peak you've done an awesome job gathering info and everyone...