Fair point, but honestly, traditional styles aren't necessarily a hassle either. I've had mine for years—quick wipe-down every now and then, no biggie...

Mine've been up about 6 years now, coastal spot too—no discoloration yet, but slight warping on one side facing direct sun. I'd say brand matters, but...

Did the DIY sealing thing once—never again. Sure, it stopped the drafts, but it looked like I'd attacked the window frames with toothpaste. Ended up p...

Totally get the condensation thing—had double panes in our old place and every winter morning was like waking up in a mini rainforest. Switched to tri...

Yep, learned that one the hard way too... thought I was being smart going with stain on our kitchen windows (looked great at first), but after a few h...

Yep, learned this the hard way after dropping serious cash on fancy windows for our bedroom. Sure, they're nice, but honestly, the biggest difference ...

Yep, nailed it. We went composite last year—honestly, they're nice, but the biggest difference was from sealing up drafts properly. Fancy marketing's ...