I went through something similar last year—city traffic noise was driving me crazy, especially at night. Tried heavy acoustic curtains first, and they...

Good point, but rebates alone didn't fully convince me at first. When we replaced ours last year, I sat down and did a rough spreadsheet—factored in r...

My two cents to add: even with a very professional contractor, it helps to be an engaged homeowner. By that I mean, try to be available or at least re...

One thing to consider if your home is in a historic district (like some areas of Tampa or Dunedin's downtown): they might have rules about the type of...

Great to hear @megansnowboarder5105. I'm the same – not a DIYer – and was nervous about a major project. This thread has eased my worries a ton. Knowl...

Update – Thanks again everyone for the fantastic input! Based on all your advice, I ended up getting quotes from three companies, including Karoly Win...

These responses are incredibly helpful, thank you all! So it sounds like roughly 3-5 months is the norm in Tampa Bay for a full-house window replaceme...

@singer12 Thank you! Sounds like film can only do so much. Your experience gives me clarity – I might skip the film and start planning for a proper wi...

This is all great info! Quick question: has anyone tried using those reflective window films or tint as a cheaper alternative to replacing the windows...