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RE: Stuck between two window installers - would you go with the cheaper or the more established one?
That’s super helpful, thanks for breaking it down. I’m leaning toward the more established crew too, but part of me worries I’m just paying for their name. Did you notice any difference in how quickly they responded to i...
RE: Switched privacy glass: pricey but honestly kind of awesome
I wondered the same thing about winter savings. We put these in our living room last fall - honestly, the privacy is awesome, but I haven’t noticed a big dent in our heating bill yet. Maybe a few bucks, but nothing earth...
RE: CAN YOU REALLY DOUBLE DIP ON REBATES AND TAX CREDITS?
Yeah, the whole process is confusing. I thought I was stacking credits too until my accountant explained the same thing - only what you actually pay counts. Did you have to wait long for your state rebate? Mine took mont...
RE: Things I wish I knew before swapping out old windows for vinyl
This hits home. I rushed my first one and ended up with a crooked frame, which meant starting over. Lesson learned. For anyone dealing with weird gaps in old brick houses, I found using the backer rod before foam made a ...
RE: Which matters more to you: original wood windows or modern replacements?
I totally get the nostalgia thing - my house came with the original wood windows from the 40s. They look amazing, but after our first winter, I was taping plastic over everything just to survive. Ended up going the storm...
RE: Did you know Jeld-Wen started as a small mill in Oregon?
I hear you on the energy efficiency. We just bought our first place - a 70s split-level - and the old wood windows look cool, but they’re drafty as heck. We’ve got aluminum storm windows now, and honestly, it’s made a no...
RE: Replacing windows without emptying your wallet
Haha, your DIY description sounds exactly like my weekend projects - measure, mess up, curse quietly, repeat. Good to hear mixing window types can actually look decent...makes me feel better about tackling mine soon. Tha...
RE: Choosing Windows for a Fresh Farmhouse Look
We actually just went through this exact decision-making process ourselves. We were leaning pretty strongly toward fiberglass at first, mostly for the durability and low maintenance, but when we saw the aluminum-clad woo...
RE: Window Shopping Dilemma: Andersen 100 or Pella 250 for the Budget-Conscious Homeowner?
Couldn't agree more with this. As a first-time homeowner myself, I've learned pretty quickly that upkeep makes a huge difference. We went with Andersen 100s too, mostly because they fit our budget, and so far they're doi...
RE: How do you usually haggle down the price on new windows?
Haha, I feel your pain - been there myself recently. Thought I was being smart grabbing some discounted flooring, only to find out the color batches didn't match exactly. Had to get creative with rugs to hide the mismatc...