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RE: Stuck between simple trim and farmhouse-style frames for my windows
I get the appeal of chunky farmhouse trim, but honestly, I’ve found the grooves less annoying than I expected. Maybe it’s just our house, but after a while I stopped noticing the dust unless I was looking for it. If you’...
RE: Replacing windows without emptying your wallet
Haha, totally get what you're saying about the looks. I tried those shrink-wrap kits a couple winters back myself. Honestly, I was skeptical at first - plastic wrap on windows? Felt like I was prepping leftovers rather t...
RE: Vinyl vs Fiberglass Windows for Cold Mountain Winters?
Your points about fiberglass handling UV better caught my attention. We replaced our windows about five years ago, and I went back and forth between vinyl and fiberglass for weeks. Ended up going with vinyl because the p...
RE: Window choices when living way up high
I get where you're coming from, but honestly, I'd say noise-cancelling glass can still be worth it even higher up. Used to think the same as you until we got a neighbor who loves late-night DIY projects in his garage - p...
RE: Easy ways to keep your windows from aging too fast
Interesting, never thought about car wax for windows...does it leave any streaks or haze in direct sunlight? I've been using silicone spray, but the dust buildup drives me nuts after a while.