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RE: Window Shopping Dilemma: Andersen 100 or Pella 250 for the Budget-Conscious Homeowner?
I've had similar experiences with Andersen 100s. Put a few Fibrex windows in our cabin up north about five years ago, and they've handled the brutal winters and hot summers surprisingly well. No noticeable fading yet, an...
RE: Removing old windows yourself - what's your go-to method?
Yeah, learned that lesson the hard way myself. Last summer, I was helping my brother-in-law replace some old windows at his place. Thought I'd speed things up with the reciprocating saw... ended up nicking the drywall pr...
RE: Curtains closed at night - does it actually help keep your room warmer?
I had the same doubts when my wife first suggested heavier curtains for our bedroom. I figured, how much difference could a piece of fabric really make? But honestly, after we swapped out our thin blinds for some thicker...
RE: How do you usually haggle down the price on new windows?
Totally agree about timing. I had a similar experience when we replaced ours a couple years back - waited until mid-November and casually mentioned I wasn't in a rush. Contractor suddenly "remembered" some leftover stock...
RE: Just got Renewal by Andersen windows installed - here's how it went
Painter's tape is a lifesaver, for sure. I remember the first time I skipped it thinking my hand was steady enough - ended up spending twice as long scraping dried caulk off the trim. Lesson learned! Speaking of caulking...
RE: Just read about windows that slash heating bills in remote cabins
Had a similar experience myself a couple winters back. My wife and I have a small hunting cabin up north, nothing fancy - just a wood stove and some basic insulation. We always figured the drafts and cold spots were just...