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Tell me about it—the rebate maze is real. I remember thinking the same thing: why do windows get lumped in with all the other upgrades, when they’re s...

Man, your description of sensors “going for coffee” cracked me up. I’m right there with you on the battery pain—especially those coin cells that seem ...

Magnetic seals sounded great until I actually tried them on my 1920s windows—turns out “close enough” doesn’t cut it when you can feel the breeze on y...

Have you tried PTFE dry lube yet? I switched to it after silicone spray kept pulling in dirt and grime—especially noticeable on windy days. Graphite w...

Went through this whole debate myself a couple years back when we replaced our windows. Ended up going double pane too, and honestly haven't regretted...

Interesting you mention that—I had a similar issue with our large living room windows. We went the DIY route and added thermal liners too, but I ended...

Have you noticed much difference in installation complexity between the two? I've done a fair bit of DIY window upgrades, but haven't tackled smart gl...

Ha, yeah, it really does feel like that sometimes. Curious though, did you notice if the north-facing windows were older or cheaper models? I've found...

I've done both vinyl and wood replacements over the years, and honestly, vinyl tends to be the better bang for your buck overall. Wood frames look gre...