Hello, I want to replace my windows in my den. I have the builder windows now and want to upgrade to an energy efficient window. I have two windows in the den that are single hung but at the top of each window is half of a curved arch. They are a double window with a pane in the middle all the way to the top. What companies make the best windows at an affordable price? If I want energy efficient what type to I look for? Does it need to have the gas in the middle or whatever that is called? What type of frame is best? Any recommendations are welcome. Also thought about putting in two windows and then changing the top of one arch window above them. I don't even know where to purchase shades that fit the half arch with a right angle. Frustrating. Here is a photo of the window. It is two windows separated by the insert that goes all the way to the top. The horizontal rod is a curtain rod going across, but the window is not seperated here. The window goes up to the half arch thing with one on each side. The window on your right is open. Standard open and close up and down window. The pleated stuff is a paper arch I taped up there and kept it hidden behind the drapes - with drapes closed at all times. Disregard the curtains and stuff up there now cause it is all going away.

I'm currently house sitting for my parents as they took a short vacation. It snowed a little yesterday and is supposed to rain all day today. I guess as the snow melted a leak sprung and the ceiling above a window and the window itself is streaming a pretty good supply of water. These are replacement windows my parents had installed by one of those "friend of a friend" sort of things, and things aren't turning out too well. As it stands, the window is leaking as I post this. I've taped some towels against it but being as it's supposed to rain all day today, that can't be a good thing. I'm not exactly very handy but is there anything I can do to hold this over until I can get a professional to repair it? Since it's raining and pretty cold here (New York City), I don't think I can do any caulking since I read on these forums that below 50 that's not going to work out too well.