True that—flashing tape saved my sanity more than once. Ever tried storm shutters though? Bit of a hassle initially, but they've held up through some ...

Yeah, totally agree with this. I replaced mine about two years ago after noticing some water sneaking in during heavy storms. Thought it was alignment...

I've gotta agree that vinyl windows can hold up pretty well, but honestly, I think the shading advice might be overstated. My cousin lives in Clearwat...

Haha, learned that one the hard way myself. Thought I measured perfectly, but ended up with a gap big enough to let a breeze through—had to redo the w...

I've hauled tempered glass windows down some seriously sketchy logging roads to our cabin, and honestly, the seals haven't been my biggest headache. S...

Metal's definitely solid, but honestly, I've had decent luck with high-quality UV-resistant plastic handles. Installed some about six years ago on sou...

I see your point about blinds feeling a bit cold. I used to have those standard aluminum blinds in my guest room, and honestly, every time I walked in...

Good to hear fiberglass is holding up for you. I've mostly stuck with vinyl myself—it's been pretty solid in humid weather, but I have noticed some sl...

I've had vinyl windows for about 8 years now, and honestly, humidity hasn't been much of an issue. But yeah, the warping thing is real—especially on t...

Yeah, vinyl's definitely the practical choice if you're looking to keep things simple. I've had both types over the years, and while wood windows look...