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RE: Regretting my window swap? Thoughts on vinyl replacements

The rattling in winter is one of those things nobody really talks about until you’ve lived with it, huh? I’ve swapped out a lot of windows over the ye...

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RE: Choosing Windows for a Fresh Farmhouse Look

Yeah, shutters are a pain... but honestly, primer drying times aren't usually the main culprit. More often it's surface prep or humidity messing thing...

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RE: Street noise driving me nuts—storm windows or acoustic glass?

Storm windows are decent for energy savings, yeah, but when it comes to street noise, they didn't do much for me. I installed storm windows at my last...

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RE: Double vs triple pane windows—worth the extra cost or just hype?

Yeah, triple-pane can be a bit overhyped sometimes. I've seen plenty of double-pane installs hold up just fine for years. Curious though, did you go w...

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RE: Old window frames and glass—recycle center vs DIY reuse?

Yeah, warped frames can be a real pain. If the wood's decent though, I've seen some folks repurpose them into cold frames for gardening. Glass panes w...

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RE: finally upgraded my windows and couldn't be happier

Yeah, double-pane usually hits that sweet spot for most folks. Triple-pane can be worth it if you're somewhere like Minnesota or Canada, but otherwise...

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RE: are aluminum windows always this bad with humidity?

Thermal films are honestly just a band-aid fix in my experience. Aluminum windows aren't always the villain here—I've seen plenty of homes with alumin...

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RE: How Do You Talk Down a Contractor's Quote Without Being a Jerk?

Cookies are nice and all, but honestly, most of us contractors already factor in some wiggle room when quoting. I mean, sure, flexibility helps, but I...

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RE: vinyl, wood, fiberglass windows...curious which you prefer and why?

Fiberglass definitely holds up better than vinyl when it comes to fading, at least from what I've seen. But honestly, nothing's bulletproof—after 3-4 ...

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