@lunawoodworker I actually helped a friend DIY three window replacements (non-impact) in a shed/office building behind his house, just to learn. It wa...

Quick update from my side as well (6 months post-install now): everything’s holding up great. We went through a rainy season and a tropical storm with...

I’m in a high-rise condo on Clearwater Beach, and window replacement had its own twists for me: Condo Board & Building Rules: Similar to HOA issue...

Yeah, sizing was definitely trickier than I expected. I measured multiple times too, but still ended up shaving down a bit of framing to get things to...

I’ve been quietly following this thread and just want to say thanks to everyone. As a new homeowner in Tampa Bay (bought a 1978 ranch in Brandon), I w...

Yeah, install quality seems like a big factor here. Did your neighbor DIY it or hire someone? I've heard that even decent windows can get drafty if th...

Yeah, prep work really does make a difference. Did you find it tricky figuring out exactly how much bracing you'd need? I'm planning to tackle mine so...

I've been pretty happy with my vinyl windows too, but now you're making me wonder... Is the fiberglass upgrade really that noticeable day-to-day, or i...

Had no idea fiberglass matched glass expansion rates...learn something new every day! I've been using vinyl windows for a while—they're budget-friendl...