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RE: Window Replacement Costs & Recommendations for 1980s Tampa Home?
@politics575 Great question. Modern windows are pretty low-maintenance, but a little TLC goes a long way: Lubricate moving parts: About once a year, I put a silicone-based lubricant (not WD-40, which can attract dirt...
RE: Full-Home Window Replacement Costs for Early 2000s Homes in Tampa Bay
@carol_campbell I had almost the exact same experience with a salesman pushing triple-pane and other add-ons. I live in Pinellas and one rep spent a good hour on upselling attempts. They made triple-pane sound like the n...
RE: Full Home Window Replacement in Tampa Bay
I got quotes from some of the big box stores (specifically Home Depot) versus local independent companies, and I’ll share what I found. I figured Home Depot might offer competitive pricing due to volume. They sent a subc...
RE: Thinking about moving to the Grand Canyon state, but worried about the heat
Totally agree on the solar screens being the way to go. Reflective film sounds great in theory, but one summer of Arizona sun and mine looked like a sad bubble wrap experiment gone wrong, lol. Solar screens might cost a ...