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RE: Anyone else notice the greenish tint on new energy-efficient windows?

Yeah, you’re definitely not imagining it. I noticed the same thing after we put in new windows last spring—daylight went from warm to kinda weirdly co...

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RE: Finding the Sweet Spot: Balancing Window Size and Home Efficiency

I did something pretty similar when we redid our living room. We wanted those big, open windows but I was worried about losing all the heat in winter....

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RE: Weird hairline cracks showing up on brand new window panes?

That hits the nail on the head for me. I swapped out my old wood windows for new double panes a few years ago, mostly because I was tired of stuffing ...

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RE: Did you go Euro for passive house windows or stick with local triple-pane?

I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I rolled the dice on Euro windows for my place and haven’t regretted it (yet, anyway). The hardware is d...

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

Funny, the wait didn’t bother me much—what got me was tracking down the right receipts after the fact. I thought I was organized, but nope. Ended up d...

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RE: Did you know Andersen has a 100 series made from Fibrex?

I get where you’re coming from about the hardware, but honestly, I’ve had the Fibrex 100s in my place for a few years now, and the plastic latches hav...

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RE: Trending: Bold Window Trim Colors Are Popping Up Everywhere—Thoughts?

That’s the thing, isn’t it? No matter what finish I use, something ends up bugging me after a while. I did a hunter green trim in my kitchen—satin fin...

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RE: Window letting in cold air—any quick fixes?

I've had decent luck with plastic film kits too, but honestly, they're hit or miss depending on how bad the draft is. One year, I moved into an older ...

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RE: Windows that survive thin air and chilly temps

Totally agree with you on wood-clad frames. I've installed both fiberglass and wood-clad windows in my place over the years, and honestly, the wood-cl...