Update time! First, a big THANK YOU to everyone who shared their quotes, experiences, and tips. This thread turned out more informative than I imagine...

Thanks so much for the input, everyone! This is super helpful. @hiker61 – Wow, your detailed breakdown is amazing. The Renewal by Andersen price you g...

Had blown-in insulation done in my attic a couple years back. Honestly, it wasn't too bad... but yeah, the fluff definitely settled after a while. Fir...

@design_tyler, glad to hear you've got a solid plan! One more thing to add – the federal tax credit. As of this year (2025), there's an Energy Efficie...

To the DIY vs contractor discussion, I have to share my personal saga: I tried to DIY one window at my vacation cottage in central Florida (not coasta...

Been there with the foam-in-hair situation... spent an evening once peeling it off my arms and shirt, too. Agree about acetone being harsh—I actually ...

Had the same issue with plastic handles at our old house—they got annoyingly loose after a couple years. Metal's been solid here too, but anyone notic...

I've definitely noticed seals going quicker up here. Had a window replaced two years ago, and it's already fogging up again. Pretty sure the altitude ...

Yeah, same here. I spent a whole weekend sealing every little gap I could find—felt good at first, but the bills didn't really change much. Once we re...