Yeah, same here. We swapped out our old windows for Kolbes about two years ago, and honestly, the energy savings weren't as dramatic as I'd hoped. But...

Totally relate to this—we have big windows too and mornings can be chilly. One thing that helped us was adding weatherstripping around the frames. Che...

@geek_holly Good question. I did compare aluminum vs vinyl when I replaced my windows. My home in St. Pete is mid-century and originally had old alumi...

Just want to say this thread is a goldmine of info. 🙌 I’m planning to replace the windows in my 1950s block home next spring, and now I know e...

@sailing891's tip on caulking is gold. I did a walk-around recently (about a year after install) and found one tiny crack in the caulk on a south wind...

I joined this forum just because of this thread. I’m planning to replace my windows next year and stumbled on this discussion. It's been a goldmine of...

Building on User67’s point, another area to think about is kitchens and bathrooms with respect to window height. We did a kitchen remodel and decided ...

I did the same as you both – windows and doors together. In my case, replacing the old sliding patio door with an impact-rated French door was a game ...

Something to keep in mind is the current interest rate environment. Rates have gone up compared to a few years ago. For example, the HELOC I have is a...

Something to keep in mind is the current interest rate environment. Rates have gone up compared to a few years ago. For example, the HELOC I have is a...