I feel your pain on trimming window frames...been there, done that, never again. My rule of thumb now is: - Under half an inch: standard size + shims...

We went fiberglass for ours and haven't regretted it yet. A few winters back, our neighbors had aluminum installed, and they ended up with towels on t...

Good points on cedar shutters, but honestly, I've had mine for about five years now and they're holding up pretty well. A few tiny cracks here and the...

Good points all around. Masking tape definitely saves headaches—I learned that the hard way after spending an hour scraping dried caulk off my window ...

We went fiberglass too, about two years ago. Definitely agree on the warmth factor—noticed a big difference during winter. Noise-wise though, ours act...

Double-glazed windows definitely help with noise, but honestly, if you're living way up high, street noise might not be your biggest issue. Wind press...

- Did my Kolbe windows last summer—zero regrets, big difference in drafts and noise. - DIY’d the insulation myself... honestly, sealing those gaps too...

Good point about certifications, but just a quick thought from my experience: - Manufacturer-certified installers can be great, but they're not alway...

Good points overall, but I'd be careful relying too much on premium sealants as a safety net. I've seen OSI Quad do wonders too, but I've also had a c...

Good points on sealing around the frames—I learned that one the hard way. A few quick things I'd add from my own DIY window swap: - Measure twice...t...