Honest Guides

The Blog.

No fluff, no fear-mongering, no "buy now before prices go up." Just the sourced, honest version of the questions Central-Texas homeowners actually ask us.

A multi-panel sliding door mid-install, film still on the glass — the labor behind an honest window price.

Pricing

What Replacement Windows Cost in Austin (2026)

The honest published ranges, what actually moves the number, and how to sanity-check a quote.

A new picture window set into limestone on a covered Central-Texas patio.

Materials

Vinyl vs. Fiberglass in Texas Heat

The real trade-offs between the two most common frame materials for Central-Texas sun and heat swings.

A two-story great-room window wall on a real Spirit of Texas job.

Materials

Low-E Glass, Plainly Explained

What that coating actually does, why it matters more than the frame material, and how to tell a real spec from a sales pitch.

The front elevation of a Central-Texas home during a window-wall walkthrough.

Permitting

Getting HOA Approval for Exterior Work in Round Rock & Cedar Park

The honest process for getting windows, doors or siding past your HOA's architectural review committee.

Two Spirit of Texas installers hand-finishing a sliding door on a real job — the opposite of a pitch crew.

Buyer Beware

How to Spot the 4-Hour Window Pitch (and Escape It)

Six warning signs of a high-pressure sales visit, and three honest exit lines that actually work.

A two-story window wall, front elevation, on a real Central-Texas job.

Rebates

Austin Energy Rebate Walkthrough, Step by Step

The real, sourced programs that touch a window, door or siding project — and how to actually apply.

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