Repairing windows / Discussions

...windows because I want to spend the money I would otherwise spend on windows on a heat pump hot water tank, which I can use to also help heat the house.  Regarding your first question about making your own windows – Let me make sure I really understand – is your plan to build new window frames then insert the existing ...

...windows unnecessarily, even by well-intentioned contractors, but just do that math – how much will it cost to purchase new windows, remove and dispose of old ones, install new windows and repair finishing and trim inside the house and out. Now figure how much energy will you save with new windows compared to your exist...