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RE: Making sense of window upgrades: swapping air for argon

I’ve actually got interior storm panels on half my windows—picked up a couple from Indow a few years back when I couldn’t stomach the price of full re...

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RE: Quick tricks for holding a cracked window together?

Tried one of those window repair kits last winter when my porch window cracked. The kit had this clear film you stick over the glass and shrink tight ...

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RE: Why Do My Aluminum Windows Always Sweat in the Morning?

Totally get this. I’ve done the plastic film routine too—hair dryer and all. One trick I found helpful: put a rolled-up towel on the sill overnight to...

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RE: Finally won the battle against soggy window frames

Totally agree about the insulating film—used it last winter myself. One tip for anyone struggling with neat application: first, clean and dry the fram...

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RE: Budgeting for new windows—how do you approach it?

We had a similar thing happen—switched contractors after the first guy installed windows that didn't even close properly. Luckily, most of it was fixa...

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RE: Finally upgraded my windows and loving the results

We replaced ours about two years ago, and I noticed pretty similar results. The heating bill didn't suddenly drop like a rock or anything, but after a...

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RE: Window Contractor Transparency and Sales Experience in Tampa Bay

Just want to echo the sentiment that transparency is everything. I actually delayed my window project for a year because I was afraid of getting rippe...

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RE: Energy Efficiency Results After Window Replacement in Tampa Bay

My home in Tarpon Springs had its windows replaced two years ago, and I’ve noticed that not only did it reduce my bills, it seems to be helping my air...

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RE: Window Replacement Experiences in Older and Historic Tampa Bay Homes

If your home was built before 1978 (which most of ours here are), be aware of lead paint. Old window frames often have layers of lead paint, and remov...

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RE: What are the current replacement window design trends in Tampa Bay?

So true, User46! We had a similar experience. We kept it simple with our replacement – white frames, similar style as before (double-hungs with the sa...

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