Had a similar experience myself. We upgraded to triple-pane windows thinking it'd solve our chilly living room issue, but honestly, the difference was...

Totally agree about metal handles lasting longer. My kitchen window gets direct sun most of the day, and the plastic handle turned yellow and cracked ...

You're spot on about hidden downsides—I once grabbed some clearance windows thinking I'd scored big, only to realize later the hardware didn't match m...

I get the frustration about mismatched trim, but honestly, spacing out replacements can still be a smart move. We did ours gradually over three years ...

I've had similar experiences with sealing gaps—it's surprising how much difference those tiny fixes can make. Another thing I've found helpful is usin...

I've had a similar experience with Marvin hardware. The satin nickel finish has been solid for us too—still looks pretty much new after a couple of ye...