New windows can provide great energy efficiency benefits for your home, assuming you purchase the right models for where you live. For instance, homes in warm climates will have different needs than homes in cold climates. If you own a home in Texas, therefore, you’ll want to be sure that the new windows you’re investing in are designed for a warmer climate. Otherwise, you could...

Generally speaking, yes; New energy-efficient windows do increase home value. The amount of the increase varies case by case, but most homeowners can expect their home’s value to increase by roughly 60-80 percent of the cost of the window replacement. For example, for a window replacement that costs $5,000, homeowners may see an increase in home value of around $3,000 or $4,000. Again, this number...