- Scoring both sides of the paint line is key. I learned that the hard way—first window, I just yanked the trim and ended up with a mess of torn drywa...

- Definitely hear you on keeping the old metal around. Never know when you’ll need a piece for a weird corner or patch job. - Butyl tape’s surprised...

- Ran into the same thing when I tried to track down warranty info for my windows. Installer was long gone, and the sticker on the sash had faded to n...

Good points, fiberglass is definitely solid. But honestly, vinyl tech has improved a lot in the past decade—better UV stabilizers, reinforced frames, ...

Totally agree about ventilation fans—those things are lifesavers, especially in bathrooms. A few extra points from my experience: - Definitely second...

We did impact windows about three years ago—totally agree on the shutters hassle. Couple quick thoughts from my experience: - Soundproofing was a nic...

I swapped out my old single-pane windows a couple years back—mostly for the drafts, like you mentioned. Here's what I noticed: - Comfort improved imm...

I put in similar wood-clad windows (wood inside, aluminum outside) about 3 years back on our own place. A few quick thoughts from my experience: - De...

Definitely agree about the measuring—been there, done that. A few quick thoughts from my experience: - Double-check diagonals when measuring, because...

I've had vinyl windows installed for about 8 years now, and here's what I've noticed: - Direct sunlight definitely makes a difference. The windows on...