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RE: Did you know Andersen has a 100 series made from Fibrex?

I’ve been down this rabbit hole, and honestly, I used to think install was 90% of the battle. But after living with both cheap vinyls and Fibrex in di...

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RE: Windows that actually live up to the eco hype?

Totally agree, windows aren’t the magic bullet a lot of people expect. I did the same—got fancy new ones and, yeah, the drafts were better but the bil...

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RE: Keeping the heat in without cranking up the thermostat

The towel trick totally saved me last winter—my dog ignores them, unlike the draft stoppers that became chew toys. I did swap out some old weatherstri...

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

I've had mixed luck with foam tape myself. It can work, but it seems like the adhesive quality varies a lot between brands or even batches. One thing ...

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

Yeah, totally get that. When we sealed ours up last fall, I was skeptical at first...but the temp difference was noticeable almost immediately. Makes ...

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

Your experience lines up pretty closely with mine. When we upgraded to triple-pane, I was expecting a bigger drop in our bills too, but it was pretty ...

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RE: Full-Home Window Replacement Costs for Early 2000s Homes in Tampa Bay

Totally get where you're coming from—window upgrades can be a slow burn for sure. If you're still looking to boost those savings, I'd definitely recom...

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RE: Keeping wooden windows alive longer without going broke

Paraffin wax is decent, but honestly, I've found graphite powder to be even better. It doesn't attract dust or dirt like silicone spray, and unlike wa...