Good insights overall. I've had mid-range vinyl windows for about 12 years now—no major issues yet, just minor hardware annoyances. Makes me wonder if...

Yeah, seen that happen myself with the cheaper vinyl options—looks decent at first, but the fade sets in quicker than you'd think. Curious though, has...

- Good point about the airflow... hadn't really thought of that. - Installed mine without gaps and noticed occasional delays on hot days, nothing majo...

- Totally agree on regular checks—caught a small leak last year before it got nasty. - But honestly, every 6 months feels a bit much...maybe once a ye...

I'd lean towards easy opening mechanisms first, especially with arthritis in the picture. My aunt had similar issues, and we went with sliders—worked ...

Yeah, I tried the heavy curtain route first—honestly, didn't do much for me. Traffic noise was still driving me nuts, especially at night. Eventually ...

- Good points, but honestly, I've had mixed feelings about low-e windows. - Installed them on my west-facing side, and yeah, the energy savings are no...