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RE: Vinyl vs. fiberglass windows in the wild—what’s really easier?

The color thing is such a pain, right? I’ve seen more than a few folks regret going dark vinyl in sunny spots—warping’s no joke, and you can’t exactly...

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RE: How tricky is it to make a window bigger?

That half-inch will get you every time—old houses are basically a masterclass in “nothing is square.” Honestly, I’ve stopped trusting any trim to go b...

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RE: What surprised me about high-end window brands (hint: it's not just the glass)

Honestly, with a drafty place, cracking a window in winter is like inviting your heating bill to a fancy dinner. I always tell people, if you’ve got t...

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RE: What would you do if your dream window costs way more than you expected?

This hits home. I’ve seen so many folks try to “save” with bargain windows, only to call me back when they’re tired of living in a wind tunnel. Honest...

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RE: Where do you even begin with swapping out old windows?

Gotta agree, nothing like not having to wear a hoodie indoors just to avoid the draft. I will say, though, some folks get sticker shock with full-fram...

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RE: Tripped up by the home energy tax credit paperwork—what did I miss?

That’s honestly the way to go. I once had to call three different offices just to get the NFRC sticker info for my window tax credit—felt like a detec...

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RE: Would you actually go for triple pane windows or nah?

Triple pane is kind of like heated seats in a car—nice, but do you really need it unless you’re in Fargo? I’ve swapped out plenty of windows, and unle...

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RE: Struggling to keep drafts out—window sealing tape worth it?

I hear you on the tape—seen more of it stuck to my socks than the window frame by February. Magnetic inserts are a step up, but they’re not magic. The...

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RE: Thinking about switching to composite frames—worth the hype or nah?

Composites are a game-changer if you’re sick of the paint-peel-repeat cycle. I swapped out my old wood frames after a decade of fighting with them—fel...

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RE: Window replacements that actually look old (but work like new?)

Man, the number of times I’ve had to explain why the muntin width matters to a review board... I feel your pain. Custom wood is pricey, but you get wh...

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