Honestly, it's not as messy as you'd think—especially if you go with batt insulation instead of blown-in. I tackled mine last fall, first-timer here t...

Good point about mass helping with low frequencies. I've been debating extra insulation in the walls myself... has anyone tried combining triple-pane ...

I get what you mean about the energy savings—mine dipped slightly, but nothing dramatic. Could depend on how drafty your old windows were to start wit...

I had a mixed experience. The install itself went fine, but some aspects of the crew's behavior were iffy. This was a local contractor in Clearwater w...

When we were shopping for windows, I was concerned about losing light or having the glass look too reflective because of the Low-E coatings. I prefer ...

Just adding another nod for Pro Tech Windows & Doors. They did the windows on my mom's 1959 home in Seminole (Pinellas County) and it was a great ...

This thread has become my go-to reference. I'm literally making a checklist from all these tips. By the time I'm done, I'll probably know more than th...

I’ll chime in on the window style topic as well because we also made some changes during our project and it’s been great. Similar to @zshadow38, we ha...

I'm in Orlando area, but similar hurricane issues. I did impact windows and financed through a PACE program. Just want to add, one benefit of PACE I f...

I'm in Orlando area, but similar hurricane issues. I did impact windows and financed through a PACE program. Just want to add, one benefit of PACE I f...