- Couldn’t agree more—old toothbrush is my go-to for window tracks and those stubborn corners. - I’ve found a mix of warm water, dish soap, and a da...

- Gotta say, I’m not convinced that sealing everything up is always the best move, especially in these older houses. - Did a full window swap and he...

- Totally agree about the slim trim showing every flaw—my 1962 place has walls that are anything but straight. - I went with the contemporary Simonton...

- DIY inserts worked wonders for me too—had traffic noise driving me nuts. - Used polycarbonate sheets instead of acrylic; pricier but tougher and cle...

Good points about laminated glass. Had a similar issue when we moved into our 18th-floor place a couple years ago: - Triple-pane windows helped with ...

Slightly off-topic, but something that surprised me (as a first-time homeowner in Florida) during this process was the paperwork like the Notice of Co...

Ugh, I wish I had seen this thread earlier. I’m dealing with a bit of a window replacement nightmare in my condo. I live on the 8th floor of a buildin...

I want to highlight the importance of after-installation service, which I consider part of professionalism too. We had our windows done by a small fam...

For a more traditional home style, I’ll echo what some have said: embrace the little details. My house is a Craftsman bungalow, and when I replaced wi...

For a more traditional home style, I’ll echo what some have said: embrace the little details. My house is a Craftsman bungalow, and when I replaced wi...