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RE: CHOOSING BETWEEN MARVIN AND OLD INTEGRITY WINDOWS – ANY REGRETS?

I hear you on the condensation. I swapped out old wood windows for Marvin Integrity a few winters back, thinking that’d be the end of it. Still get so...

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RE: Sun-soaked winters: does anyone else use big windows and heavy floors?

Magnetic kits are a game changer for a lot of folks, especially if you’re tired of scraping sticky tape off old trim. I’ve put them in on a few jobs w...

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

I’ve actually tried a couple of those weatherproof boxes on outdoor sensors, and honestly, it was kind of a mixed bag. They did help keep out rain and...

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RE: Anyone tried switchable glass for skylights? Worth the upgrade?

You’re not alone—those switchable skylights look slick, but the sticker shock is real. I’ve installed a few, and folks usually love the glare control,...

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RE: Stuck between simple trim and farmhouse-style frames for my windows

Totally agree with this. Helped a client recently who had farmhouse trim everywhere—beautiful, but tricky. Ended up custom-fitting Roman shades inside...

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RE: Big windows vs heating bills—worth it?

Yeah, that's usually how it goes. Had a client last fall who tried every DIY trick in the book—plastic wrap, weather stripping, even some weird foam s...

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RE: Replacing windows without emptying your wallet

I've seen this happen a lot, actually. Window film can be tricky—sometimes it works wonders, other times it's just frustrating. A couple years back, I...

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RE: Vinyl vs Fiberglass Windows for Cold Mountain Winters?

I get the vinyl appeal for sure, especially when budgets are tight. But I gotta say, after swapping out vinyl for fiberglass at my place in northern V...

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RE: Windows that survive thin air and chilly temps

Glad you mentioned the UV issue—I've seen vinyl frames practically crumble after a few seasons up in the Rockies. Aluminum definitely holds up better ...

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RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter

Totally agree about the humidity monitor—it's surprising how much difference a small adjustment can make. I had a client last winter who tried everyth...

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