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

Had a similar experience when we replaced ours a couple years ago. Went mid-range on price, but warranty was a big factor. Sure enough, had some conde...

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RE: Easy ways to keep your windows from aging too fast

I had a similar experience last spring—spent hours chiseling out grime that felt fossilized. Silicone spray was decent for me too, but honestly, I've ...

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RE: Finally upgraded to Kolbe windows, anyone else notice a difference?

We swapped out our old aluminum windows for Kolbe fiberglass last year, and honestly, the noise difference was surprisingly noticeable. We live near a...

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RE: Easy ways to keep your windows from aging too fast

Good point about humidity—I've definitely seen that happen. A while back, I spent ages sealing up drafts around my old wooden windows, thinking that'd...

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

Yeah, 15% sounds about right on paper, but man, reality hits different. When we swapped out our windows last year, I thought I'd accounted for everyth...

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RE: Window Contractor Transparency and Sales Experience in Tampa Bay

My journey to find a window contractor in Tampa Bay was a bit frustrating at first, but it ended well. I'm in Palm Harbor and last year I reached out ...

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RE: Choosing the Right Window Contractor for Your Home Type in Tampa Bay

Our situation was a little different, but I think it highlights the importance of contractors understanding your home’s needs. We have a 1960s ranch h...

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RE: Window Contractor Professionalism in Tampa Bay: Homeowner Experiences

@crypto728 Good question! I was torn on that too during my project. In my case, I didn't give a cash tip, but I did provide cold drinks (sodas, water,...

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

What happens to the old windows? In our case, the contractors hauled them away and that was that. I asked, and they said typically the metal gets recy...

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RE: My experience with replacement window contractors in Tampa Bay

Small caution: if you have window treatments (blinds, shutters) that were custom-fitted to your old windows, they might not fit the exact same way aft...

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