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RE: When high-end windows aren’t all they’re cracked up to be
Totally get where you’re coming from. I swapped out my ancient drafty windows for some triple-pane “miracle” ones last year, and yeah, they’re quieter and the heating bill dropped a bit. But man, I kind of miss the weird...
RE: Feeling stuck between aluminum and vinyl windows - regrets, anyone?
Yeah, that’s been my experience too. We went with vinyl because everyone said it was “maintenance free,” but after a couple years the ones facing west started warping a bit and the color faded. I think the installer rush...
RE: Getting old windows unstuck without breaking them
I get the patience thing, but honestly, sometimes a good tool makes all the difference. I went through two putty knives before giving up and buying a window zipper - never even knew those existed. Way less cursing after ...
RE: What if you had to live in the desert for a year?
Yeah, the sand is relentless. I tried those fancy double sweeps on the sliding door, thinking it’d be the magic fix, but nope - still get little dunes forming every week. As for caulk, I’ve bounced between GE Silicone II...
RE: Tripped up by the home energy tax credit paperwork - what did I miss?
That right there is the story of my last window replacement. The salesperson practically did cartwheels promising “meets all the latest standards,” but when I started piecing together the paperwork for the credit, it was...
RE: Which Is Better: Argon or Air Between Window Panes?
I definitely get the appeal of argon, especially if you’re tired of waking up to windows that look like they just ran a marathon. I’m in a similar boat - my place is a 60s ranch with all the insulation of a cardboard box...
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