That’s pretty much where I’m stuck too... Vinyl just doesn’t have the same character as wood or metal. But after watching my old aluminum frames corro...

Honestly, getting “crisp lines” in a house from the 50s is tough unless you’re willing to do some serious reframing. Most of the time, it really is ab...

From my experience, fiberglass windows aren't necessarily harder to install than vinyl, but they do require a bit more precision and patience. Vinyl t...

That's a good point about settling, but I'm not entirely convinced tiny shifts would lead to noticeable leaks without other contributing factors. In m...

Energy savings is definitely a factor worth considering. When we replaced ours, I initially hesitated because the upfront cost seemed steep, but after...

I can definitely relate to this. Matching stains is always a bit of trial and error, especially when you're dealing with older woodwork. Good on you f...

Motorized shades can indeed be challenging, especially if you're not familiar with wiring or framing specifics. I tackled a similar project last year—...

Our home in Palm Harbor taught us a lesson about looking at the house as a whole system. We replaced our windows and expected a huge drop in energy us...

After reading all this, I'm thinking we should form a "Punctual Contractors Fan Club" for Tampa Bay 😂. Jokes aside, it's really nice to hear t...

Switching gears a bit, what about cost-saving tips? Did anyone find ways to save money on their window projects, like timing it in the off-season or n...