diy_amanda
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RE: Foggy Windows: The Mystery Of The Ghostly Condensation

Funny you mention that—I've done the same thing for a few clients who just couldn’t swing a full window replacement. Swapping out just the IGU (insula...

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RE: Blackout curtains vs window film for beating the summer heat?

That’s way too relatable. Even as someone who’s done a ton of installs, those foam strips can be surprisingly finicky, especially if the surface isn’t...

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RE: Would You Share Pics If Your Window Swap Made Your House Look Totally Different?

That tiny gap thing gets people all the time. You’d think a brand new window would be airtight, but even pro installs can leave a hairline crack that ...

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RE: Ultrex fiberglass or vinyl windows—what’s the real difference?

Yeah, fiberglass definitely wins on the whole draft and condensation thing—vinyl can get kinda sweaty in weird weather, especially if your house is ol...

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RE: What if you had to pick curtains for every room but could only use one fabric?

I’ve wrestled with this exact thing. My living room faces west, so in the summer it’s like a greenhouse if I don’t get the curtains right. Tried black...

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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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