I've messed around with silicone too, and yeah, it does seem to hold up better in sunlight. But honestly, nothing I've tried lasts forever... every fe...

Yeah, cellular shades are solid, but honestly, I wouldn't totally write off smart glass yet. Sure, it's pricey now, but remember when LED bulbs first ...

Had a similar issue last winter, and I was convinced it was the windows too. Turned out my humidity levels were way off—too high indoors, causing cond...

Yeah, warming the cans a bit definitely helps the foam expand better—at least that's been my experience. I usually keep mine inside overnight before u...

Yeah, borrowing a truck definitely helps—did the same thing last year. One thing I'd add: double-check your homeowner's insurance before hauling yours...

Honestly, it's not too bad if you're careful. I've done it once or twice—just take your time and use a wide, flat pry bar or putty knife to gently eas...

Since Pro Tech Windows & Doors has come up, I'll add my experience. I hired Pro Tech to replace three patio sliders and a front door in late 2022....

If you do decide to replace, another benefit is avoiding any inspection issues like @kperez44 experienced. I had a couple of windows with failed seals...

@geo733 – 100% correct about permits. We did our project in Hillsborough County and the installer (Karoly Windows, in our case) took care of the permi...

@animation_summit @slewis17, thanks for the feedback! Good to know. The condensation issue has been annoying, and it sounds like new windows would hel...