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vinyl, wood, fiberglass windows...curious which you prefer and why?
Random fact I stumbled on today - fiberglass windows expand and contract almost exactly the same rate as glass itself, so less…
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anyone else tried sealing windows themselves to save cash?
Last weekend I decided to finally tackle sealing my drafty windows myself. Um, let's just say it involved a lot more YouTube tutorials…
Trying to figure out window insulation ratings - anyone else confused?
Last weekend, my husband and I decided it was finally time to replace the windows in our old house. They're drafty as heck,…
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vinyl, wood, fiberglass windows...curious which you prefer and why?
Random fact I stumbled on today - fiberglass windows expand and contract almost exactly the same rate as glass itself,…