Aluminum has definitely improved, but honestly, in salty coastal air, I'd still be cautious. Even with the treatments they're using now, I've seen alu...

Vinyl's definitely a solid choice for coastal areas—seen it hold up pretty well myself. But honestly, fiberglass frames are underrated in salty condit...

Same here, hybrid caulk's been a real game changer for me too. Silicone always had that annoying habit of peeling at the worst times, and poly... yeah...

I've actually used the dish soap trick a couple times, and it worked pretty well for me. Didn't notice any adhesion issues later on, but maybe I just ...

I second the heavy curtains suggestion. I've installed a lot of them for clients dealing with street noise, and they do help quite a bit—especially if...

I've installed both sliding and crank windows in a bunch of homes, and honestly, the crank (casement) windows usually win out for airflow. The double-...

Totally get where you're coming from—window shopping (literally, haha) can be a headache. Honestly, both fiberglass and vinyl have their perks, and I'...