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

- Noticed the same weird greenish hue, especially on cloudy days. - — agree, it’s definitely more than just lighting. - Plants took a hit for me ...

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RE: SURPRISED BY WINDOW REPLACEMENT COSTS? WHAT TO ASK BEFORE SIGNING OFF

- Totally relate to the “site cleanup” charge—mine was $120 for “haul away,” and all they left behind was a single trash bag. - I always ask for a b...

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RE: Window fails in the news: That viral “backwards glass” install

- Totally get the worry. - I spent way too long reading the warranty fine print before my last window swap. Turns out, even small stuff like using ...

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RE: What surprised me (and what went wrong) installing my own windows

- Noticed the same thing—tiny gaps seem harmless but I swear I felt more drafts last winter. - Used foam in a few rooms, and yeah, some spots definite...

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RE: Triple-pane vs. double-pane windows for northern winters: worth the upgrade?

- Similar situation here—moved into a 1960s split-level last fall, and our first winter was rough. - Looked at window options for ages. Had the same...

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RE: Saw this article about switchable glass—would you actually use it at home?

- That line about the price made me laugh——same here. Looked at it for our front windows last fall. Sticker shock is an understatement. - The power ou...

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RE: Controllable window tint – a game changer for hot afternoons?

- I hear you on the power outage thing—my luck, we’d lose power in the middle of a heatwave and I’d be roasting behind clear glass. - Still, cleaning ...

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RE: Which windows actually keep out city noise?

- I get the focus on sealing—definitely matters—but I’m not totally convinced the frame swap is always the game changer. - - For me, the glass it...

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RE: Privacy upgrade dilemma: smart blinds or switchable glass?

- Had the same issue with mine, seemed straightforward until I opened it up... - Wondering if switchable glass might be simpler long-term, anyone trie...

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RE: Window letting in cold air—any quick fixes?

Window film helps, but honestly it feels like a temporary band-aid. A better long-term fix might be sealing gaps with weatherstripping or caulk—cheap,...

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