I've had oyster shells down for about two years now, and yeah, they definitely crumble a bit. But honestly, I don't mind the occasional top-up every s...

Did mine a while back, and I'm not exactly a DIY pro either, lol. Painter's tape is key—just line the edges first, apply the caulk slowly, then smooth...

Totally agree with this. We went with lighter window frames last spring, and it made a huge difference. Quick tip: pick a matte or slightly textured f...

Painter's tape? Yeah, that's just a band-aid fix. Here's what worked for me: 1. Scrape off the old caulk completely (tedious, I know). 2. Clean the a...

Great info in here! I wanted to add my experience because my main concern was a bit different – noise reduction. I live near a busy road in South Tamp...

It's tempting to cut corners because window projects aren't cheap, but I'm glad we invested in quality. Our 1954 house in Egypt Lake had 10 windows; o...

As someone new to Tampa (moved here in 2023), this thread is an eye-opener. Back where I used to live (up north), contractors generally kept pretty st...

This thread definitely deserves to be pinned for all Tampa Bay homeowners. Such a great resource.

I just wanted to drop in and highlight how much of a comfort and efficiency upgrade new windows can be, even aside from the hurricane stuff. We replac...

Since this thread has become such a comprehensive resource, I’m going to attempt a quick recap of key lessons and tips shared (hopefully helpful for n...