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RE: ever tried installing windows yourself and things went sideways?
Yeah, reframing sounds good in theory, but honestly, I've been down that road and it wasn't exactly smooth sailing. Thought I'd save myself the headache by starting fresh - ended up spending half a weekend just getting t...
RE: window replacement quotes all over the place - here's a tip
Yeah, ran into something similar last year. Got a quote that included some "premium weatherproofing sealant" - sounded fancy, but when I asked for details, turned out it was basically standard caulk marked up like crazy....
RE: can better windows really cut down my heating costs?
I've always been a bit skeptical about window upgrades myself - seemed like a pricey gimmick at first. But after trying the shrink-wrap plastic last year, I gotta admit, it did help noticeably. Still debating if double-g...
RE: anyone else paranoid about glass shards when fixing windows?
Canvas drop cloths are decent, but honestly, I still find tiny shards weeks later no matter what I do. I've started using duct tape wrapped sticky-side-out around my hand - sounds weird, but it picks up those sneaky litt...
RE: Keeping windows decent near salty ocean air
Yeah, that's pretty much been my experience too. I was skeptical about fiberglass at first - seemed like another marketing gimmick - but hearing it's held up for you is reassuring. I've had vinyl frames crack and warp af...