luckyr19
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RE: ONE BRAND FOR ALL YOUR WINDOWS OR MIX AND MATCH? WHAT'S BETTER?

I get the argument for mixing brands, especially if you’re on a budget or just replacing a couple windows at a time. But I’ve got to say, I actually r...

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RE: How worried should I be about lead paint when swapping out old windows?

That’s interesting—when I did my first window swap, I underestimated how far the dust could travel too. Even with plastic down, I still found tiny pai...

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RE: What I learned the hard way about swapping out old windows

I get what you’re saying about the awl, but honestly, I think folks worry a bit too much about getting every last bit of rot out. In my experience, on...

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RE: Windows that switch from clear to frosted at the push of a button—did you know?

I get where you’re coming from—those peel-and-stick kits mostly seem like a privacy thing to me too. I’ve tried them in a drafty old house and honestl...

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

Funny, I had the same issue after getting new windows last fall. The greenish tint was way more noticeable than I expected—especially on cloudy days. ...

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RE: Why does fixing a single window cost so much?

That’s the part that gets me—why do folks rush to full replacement? I get the appeal of “new and shiny,” but half the time, a little weatherstripping ...

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RE: How much do you actually notice energy savings from special window coatings?

I actually did something like that in our sunroom—left two older windows on the south wall and put Low-E everywhere else. Visually, you can tell if yo...

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

I get the appeal of Euro tilt-turns—no argument there on insulation, especially if you’re coming from standard double-pane. But I keep coming back to ...

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RE: Unexpected challenges of putting in windows off the grid

Totally hear you on the expanding foam debate. I’ve tried both, and honestly, wood shims just make more sense to me when you’re dealing with a house t...

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RE: What would you do if you needed new windows but your credit score tanked?

Not gonna lie, I get the appeal of the local handshake deal—especially when your credit’s shot and you just want the cold air to stop. But honestly, I...

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