We had a similar issue at our beach house—tried a breathable wrap thinking it'd solve the moisture problem. Worked great at first, but after about two...

- Totally agree about trees—had a similar experience myself with roots messing up our driveway. Learned that lesson the hard way, lol. - Definitely se...

Good points there...I had a similar experience last winter. Thought I'd save money by going heavy-duty, but ended up with windows stuck shut for weeks...

I've been considering cellular shades too, glad to hear they're working out for you. Right now we've got thick curtains, and while they do help somewh...

Good catch on fingerprints, hadn't considered that either. A friend mentioned fiberglass frames as another low-maintenance option... anyone tried thos...

Totally agree about seeing samples in person—made a huge difference for me too. I ended up going with privacy glass for my bathroom windows, and hones...

Here's a small detail that can be overlooked: if you have a security system with window sensors, ask the contractor how those will be handled. When I ...

On the flip side of @design_tyler's experience – I had a contractor no-show on the initial estimate appointment! That was a big red flag 😬. We...

I stumbled on this forum by accident while googling window companies. Best accident ever. 😄 Thanks to everyone sharing real-world insights. Be...

Thanks to everyone who contributed to this thread. As someone who also went through window replacements recently, I found myself nodding along with ma...