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RE: Swapping out old windows for wood—does it really pay off when you sell?

Honestly, I just want windows that don’t stick or leak cold air all winter. My neighbor swapped his old vinyl ones for fancy wood, but I couldn’t tell...

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RE: Winter window woes: Which material survives the freeze?

Yeah, that lines up with what I’ve seen. I always thought material was the main thing, but after checking my old basement windows, it was definitely t...

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RE: NEW WINDOWS, HIGHER HOME PRICE? TRY THIS FIRST

I kinda wondered the same thing. I read a lot about how insulation does more for energy bills than windows, unless your windows are super old or draft...

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RE: That weird greenish hue on new windows—does it bug you?

I had no idea glass could mess with colors that much. I always thought it was just the paint or the light bulbs, but your post makes sense. I guess t...

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RE: Salt air and window headaches: is it just me?

Yeah, I’ve tried the silicone thing too and it just attracts dust for me. I get what you mean about anodized aluminum—if the coating gets chipped, cor...

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RE: Anyone have a ballpark on Marvin window pricing lately?

Getting a straight answer on Marvin window prices really does feel like trying to crack a code. I started looking into replacements for my 70s ranch l...

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RE: Anyone actually managed to clear up cloudy window panes at home?

Yeah, I’ve noticed that too. I tried popping out a foggy IGU in my 1960s place and it just didn’t fit back in as clean as the videos show. Ended up wi...

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RE: Salt air and window headaches: is it just me?

Yeah, it’s wild how fast salt air does its thing. I’m pretty new to all this, but I’ve been reading up because our place is just a couple blocks from ...

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RE: Keeping window glass dry: what actually works?

That’s how it’s felt for me too. I swapped out a couple sashes in my place (built mid-80s, original aluminum frames) and hoped it’d be a game changer—...

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RE: Getting help with window upgrades: what’s actually available?

That’s interesting—maybe I just got unlucky with my paperwork, or maybe my utility’s portal isn’t as streamlined. —I haven’t gotten to that stage yet,...