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RE: Sticker shock from getting quotes for new blinds and curtains

Totally get where you’re coming from on the sticker shock. When we bought our place last fall, I just assumed window coverings would be a minor line i...

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

I swapped out my old windows for new energy-efficient ones last fall, and yeah, the greenish tint is hard to ignore. It’s subtle but definitely there,...

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RE: Trying to decide between Milgard casement styles—worth the upgrade?

I get what you mean about the Tuscany frames. I just finished replacing the original 1950s windows in my place with them, and yeah, they’re noticeably...

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RE: How I finally stopped that gross black stuff from creeping up my window sills

That’s interesting about the plants—I never would’ve guessed moving them a little could make that much difference, but it makes sense now that you men...

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RE: Tough weather and windows: paint or aluminum cladding?

I get the appeal of oil-based primer, but honestly, I’m not sold on it for every situation. We’ve got pretty humid summers here, and I found that even...

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RE: Quick tricks for holding a cracked window together?

Tried the packing tape thing once when I noticed a hairline crack after moving in. Honestly, it held the glass together, but was another story. Ended...

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RE: Feeling stuck between aluminum and vinyl windows—regrets, anyone?

That’s reassuring to hear. I’ve been second-guessing my own choice between vinyl and aluminum, but hearing about fiberglass holding up for a few winte...

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RE: Vinyl vs. fiberglass windows in the wild—what’s really easier?

I get what you’re saying about fiberglass being “set it and forget it,” but honestly, I’m not sure it’s always worth the hassle. The lead times and in...

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RE: Dealing with leftover panes after a window upgrade

That six-month deadline idea sounds practical, but honestly, I’d probably end up stretching it out every time I found an excuse. I did the same thing ...

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RE: Window replacements that actually look old (but work like new?)

I get what you’re saying about the “too perfect” finish, but honestly, after living through one winter with drafty 80s windows, I’ll take the fake woo...

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