One question I have: do the new impact windows really reduce outside noise that much? We live near a busy road and the noise is a big issue. I’m hopin...

One random thing we encountered: our existing window blinds didn't fit the same after replacement. The new windows had a slightly different frame dept...

I feel like by now this thread has covered every angle, haha. One thing I’ll add is double-checking if the window quotes include things like screens a...

This is super informative. Thanks, everyone. I’m in Southwest Florida (Cape Coral), 2000-built house (so just at the cusp of new codes). I have a mix ...

@dukep90 That's a great idea. I wish I had done that with at least one of my neighbors. We both ended up doing windows within a year of each other wit...

I'll add our story to the mix as a cautionary tale. We had 10 windows replaced last year by a contractor who gave a decent price. We thought it includ...

Yeah, I tend to agree with this. When we replaced ours, we debated laminated glass but ended up skipping it—didn't seem worth the extra cost for our q...

I've always wondered about those shrink-wrap kits—do they really hold up through a harsh winter, or do they start peeling off halfway through? I mean,...

Interesting point about the attic insulation. Makes me wonder if triple panes are really worth the extra cash or if it's more about the overall insula...

I've been thinking about this too... I mean, quieter rooms and fewer drafts sound awesome, but do you really notice THAT big of a difference compared ...