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RE: Swapping out old windows: worth the hassle?

- Seen the same thing here—replaced all the windows in my 1950s place, and a couple of them started sticking again after a year or so. Installer blame...

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RE: Storm-resistant glass: worth the hype or just marketing?

- I’ve seen “storm-resistant” glass hold up, but not always as advertised. Sometimes it comes down to who installs it and how careful they are with th...

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

- Been there—humidity’s a pain to get right, especially with newer, tighter windows. - My place is 40 years old, and honestly, the older windows lea...

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RE: Keeping windows clear when the air feels like soup

- Been down the same road with those sprays and “miracle” wipes. Most of them just smear things around or make the glass look worse, at least in my ex...

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RE: Which style of window gives your house more personality: grids or clean panes?

- Grids do look nice, but I swear they collect dust faster than anything else in my house. - Honestly, I can’t help wondering if the coziness factor...

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RE: Anyone actually save money doing their own window installs?

- Gotta say, I’m not convinced the savings are as big as folks hope, at least on the first go. - Last time I swapped a window, I spent more on extra...

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RE: Why is taking out old windows such a pain?

- Gotta agree with the “unexpected behind the trim” part. Had a similar thing in my place—pulled out a window and found a bunch of marbles and a rust...

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RE: Torn between Simonton's contemporary vs traditional picture window styles

Good points, but honestly, frame style probably won't limit your glass options much. I've had contemporary frames with laminated glass installed—no is...

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RE: Privacy upgrade dilemma: smart blinds or switchable glass?

Went through the same debate a couple years back—switchable glass looked cool at first, but the price tag and potential repair headaches turned me off...

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RE: Window choices when living way up high

Totally agree on this. After decades of patching up old houses, I've learned a thing or two about chasing that elusive "perfect" insulation. Triple gl...

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