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Practical reporting and considered ideas for safer, smarter, and more enduring Florida homes.
New impact windows may help lower Florida insurance costs. Learn how the 2026 wind mitigation form changes what homeowners should document and review with their insurer.
September 25, 2026
Opening-day updates from Las Vegas point to questions worth bringing home about window performance, production, job information, and installation.
September 24, 2026
Thinner glass systems are getting attention in Las Vegas. Their value in Florida will depend on how they handle solar heat, fit into impact windows, and affect the cost of a replacement project.
September 23, 2026
A well-documented window replacement project gives Florida homeowners more than new windows—it creates a clear record of measurements, product selections, permits, changes, inspections, and final installation details.
September 22, 2026
The Fed raised rates for the first time since 2023, while mortgage rates moved back toward 7%. Here’s what that could mean for Florida homebuyers.
September 21, 2026
Florida homeowners may have up to 10 days to cancel certain roofing contracts after a declared emergency—but permits, temporary repairs, or an earlier start date can shorten that window.
September 18, 2026
Explore six software platforms reshaping how window and door companies manage sales, estimating, installation, field documentation, operations, and project workflows in 2026.
September 16, 2026
Florida exteriors are getting warmer in 2026, with cool grays giving way to creams, khakis, sandy neutrals, muted greens and softer natural tones.
September 11, 2026
A 15-year-old roof does not automatically mean replacement in Florida. State law gives homeowners important protections, including inspection rights that can help determine whether a roof still has enough useful life to remain insurable.
September 6, 2026
Florida homeowners who install qualifying impact-resistant windows may be eligible to recover up to $500 in sales tax under a new 2026 program.
September 2, 2026
