Did you notice a big difference in noise reduction too, or was it mostly just drafts and bills? I'm thinking about budgeting for new windows myself, b...

Yeah, totally noticed that too. Our budget windows work fine, but the pricier ones we put upstairs definitely have a smoother glide. Still, for the sa...

I totally relate to overlooking the attic hatch—did the exact same thing a couple winters back. Thought I was a sealing pro until I realized cold air ...

I’ll admit, I went with a smaller local contractor (not one of the big names mentioned here) mainly because my cousin knew the owner. The job got done...

I've been wondering about those plastic film kits...do they really hold up all winter? I mean, I've seen them at the store and thought about grabbing ...

The lengths we go to for funding improvements can be amusing. A friend of mine actually did something very unconventional: he refinanced his car to pu...

The lengths we go to for funding improvements can be amusing. A friend of mine actually did something very unconventional: he refinanced his car to pu...

Honestly, in our Tampa summers, any improvement that keeps the house cooler is worth it. Buyers here know how brutal the electric bills can get, so th...

I have a success story with those long-term no interest promotions. In 2019, one of the window companies we got a quote from was doing a special: 24 m...

@elizabethhill590 I’m in the same boat budget-wise. I'm doing mine in two phases as well, and as @alexsnowboarder said, it's manageable. I did all the...