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RE: Sliding vs. double-hung vinyl windows: which install is less of a headache?

I hear you on the double-hungs in old houses. My place is pushing 100 years and nothing’s square. I swapped out two double-hungs last fall and spent m...

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RE: Getting money back for new windows: my step-by-step and any shortcuts?

That hits a little too close to home. I swear, I’ve spent more time chasing paperwork than I did picking out the windows. Never tried mailing stuff in...

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

Yeah, that greenish tint is real. We swapped out our old drafty windows a few years back for some fancy energy-efficient ones, and I noticed the same ...

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RE: Regretting My ReliaBilt Choice? Long-Term Durability Woes

I know what you mean about things never staying square, especially in these older places. I’ve got a 1950s ranch, and nothing’s plumb—makes you apprec...

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RE: What would you do if your window guy suddenly changed the price?

Yeah, that lines up with what I’ve seen. I used to think contractors would just do the “right thing” if they hit a snag, but it’s really all about wha...

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RE: Trying To Make Sense Of All These Green Building Labels—Is It Just Me Or Is It Overwhelming?

Couldn’t agree more with the “boring fixes” part. I used to get sucked in by all those green labels and fancy gadgets too, but honestly, sealing up my...

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RE: Anyone else surprised by how window sensors can tell you if you left something open?

I hear you on the durability, but honestly, I’ve had mixed luck. My upstairs sensors are still kicking after years, but the ones near the kitchen wind...

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RE: Why is taking out old windows such a pain?

Ain’t that the truth. I thought I’d done a decent job with my first window swap—looked good, felt solid—but a couple months later I could still feel a...

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RE: Keeping Cool: Best Window Choices for Sweltering Summers?

I hear you on the single-panes—mine are probably as old as the house, and trust me, I’ve looked into replacing them more than once. The sticker shock ...

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RE: Thinking about upgrading to smart windows—anyone tried View vs SageGlass?

Yeah, I’m with you on this. The idea is cool, but I just can’t get past the price and the potential headaches. My neighbor had some kind of smart glas...

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