Yeah, I hear you on the “how much work is too much” angle. Some of these old frames look cool in theory, but once you start poking at them, it’s a who...

Good tips, especially about priming hidden edges—learned that one the hard way myself. One more thing I'd add: don't skimp on caulking. Run a neat bea...

Totally agree on cellular shades—worth every penny. If you're still stuck with roller shades, adding a thin strip of adhesive-backed velcro along the ...

Did inserts on my place last fall—no condensation issues yet, but it hasn't been a full year, so we'll see. Matching the look was trickier. Our older ...

You're spot-on about cellular shades—definitely worth the extra cost. Had the same issue with thermal curtains letting drafts sneak around the edges. ...

I’ve actually had the chance to work with one of these companies on two different types of homes. We used to live in Brandon in a typical single-famil...

A quick note on something small but important: disposal of the old materials. My friend in Apollo Beach had her windows done, and her contractor left ...

Checking in from Clearwater Beach – we had Pro Tech Windows & Doors upgrade the windows in our coastal home, and it’s made a tremendous difference...

@kayaker91 Nailed it. That summary is spot on and super helpful. Thanks for compiling the wisdom of this thread! 🙏