That’s exactly it. I swear, half the time I’m scraping off more old paint than actually working on the window itself. I had one sash where the cord ju...

Funny, I thought switching to levers would be a minor upgrade, but it’s honestly been one of the best changes I made. I’ve got those old drafty wood w...

Yeah, triple-pane windows make a noticeable difference, especially with noise reduction and insulation. About the foam smudges though—next time, try u...

Exactly this. Had a similar headache last fall—thought I had a window leak, spent hours re-caulking everything in sight, only to find out the water wa...

I messed around with hinges on my old windows a few times, and honestly, it felt like chasing ghosts. I'd tweak something, think it was better, then a...

Totally agree with this. When we first moved in, I spent hours trying to get our curtain rods perfectly level, only to realize later that the ceiling ...

I’m in Brandon and I actually took advantage of a local utility rebate for energy-efficient windows, which helped make the decision easier. Tampa Elec...

Huge thank you to everyone sharing their wisdom. Special thanks to those who mentioned Karoly and Pro Tech; I had consultations with both and it was n...

I live in an older historic district in Tampa, and I want to touch on historic considerations for window replacement. If your home is in a designated ...

Thanks everyone for all the info. How are most of you paying for these projects, if you don't mind sharing? Did you pay cash, finance through the wind...