That’s pretty much what I figured out too. Here’s how it went for me: Step 1: Got all excited about new windows, dropped a small fortune, and waited ...

Honestly, I didn’t see much of a dip in my bills either after swapping to double-pane with low-e. The house felt less drafty, sure, but the “energy sa...

Powder-coated aluminum's been decent for me, but I still spotted a bit of corrosion after a couple years—granted, we're pretty close to the water. If ...

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...