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RE: Vinyl vs Fiberglass Windows for Cold Mountain Winters?

Yeah, I think you're onto something there. I've seen vinyl windows perform surprisingly well even in northern Minnesota winters—my neighbor installed ...

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RE: Torn between Simonton's contemporary vs traditional picture window styles

Totally agree with this. I've had Simonton traditional windows for about five years now, and honestly, the slight detailing hasn't made upkeep any har...

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RE: Street noise driving me nuts—storm windows or acoustic glass?

Had a similar issue when I first installed secondary glazing in my old flat. Condensation was pretty noticeable, especially on colder mornings. After ...

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RE: Window choices when living way up high

I swapped out double-pane for triple-pane about 5 years ago, mainly for efficiency reasons. Honestly, noise reduction was subtle—traffic sounds slight...

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RE: Big windows vs heating bills—worth it?

Interesting points, and double-glazing definitely has its merits. But honestly, I think it depends a lot on your specific situation and budget. A few ...

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RE: Window sticking? Here's a weird trick I learned

I've actually tried graphite powder on my older double-hung windows, and to be honest, it's a bit hit or miss. It did help the sashes slide smoother i...

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RE: vinyl windows eating up my budget—worth it or nah?

Haha, been there myself—grabbed some suspiciously cheap vinyl windows about five years ago thinking I'd found the deal of the century. Spoiler alert: ...

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RE: anyone else confused about filing for energy efficient home credits?

Had a similar experience myself when I upgraded to solar panels. Thought I was pretty savvy with paperwork, but those IRS instructions felt like they ...

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