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diy_amanda
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RE: What made me stick with Andersen after shopping around

I get what you’re saying about the energy bills, but honestly, I’ve seen a few cases where the savings weren’t as dramatic as folks expected—especiall...

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RE: CHOOSING BETWEEN MARVIN AND OLD INTEGRITY WINDOWS – ANY REGRETS?

I hear you on the install being half the battle. I’ve seen Elevate fight me every inch of the way in a 1950s ranch where nothing was square, and yeah,...

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RE: How do you pick between window quotes—lowest price, reputation, or something else?

Funny, I’ve seen folks get stuck on the “lowest price” thing and then end up regretting it when the crew shows up late or leaves a mess. I always tell...

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RE: WHAT DID YOU WISH YOU KNEW BEFORE REPLACING YOUR OWN WINDOWS?

Getting trim back on was a whole adventure for me too. My house is from the 60s and nothing is square anymore, so I ended up having to fudge a few cor...

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

I get what you’re saying about peace of mind, but sometimes I think folks go a little too far tearing everything out at the first sign of trouble. Not...

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RE: Stuck choosing between Kolbe and Andersen for my 90s home

Yeah, that’s definitely true—Andersen’s glass is no joke for noise reduction. I’ve seen it make a night-and-day difference on busy streets. But man, y...

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RE: Would you bother with three layers of glass for a cabin in the boonies?

Yeah, sealing those gaps really does make a difference, even with good windows. I’ve worked on a few cabins where folks thought the fancy glass would ...

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RE: Stuck choosing between Kolbe and Andersen for my 90s home

Honestly, you’re not alone getting stuck between these two. Kolbe’s wood interiors do look sharp, especially in a colonial, but I get why Andersen’s e...

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RE: Replacing windows without emptying your wallet

Haha, the plastic wrap analogy is spot-on. I've seen some pretty creative DIY attempts over the years, and trust me, your toddler-level wrapping skill...

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RE: Vinyl vs Fiberglass Windows for Cold Mountain Winters?

I've installed plenty of reinforced vinyl and hybrid windows in mountain areas, and honestly, they're decent...but still not quite as stable as fiberg...

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