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RE: Would You Go All-Black With Your Home’s Interior If It Became Trendy?

I totally get the appeal of leaning into the moody vibe, especially in a bedroom. I once painted my den a deep navy, and honestly, it did wonders for ...

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RE: Things I wish I’d checked before getting window quotes

I get what you’re saying about the subcontractor issue, but honestly, I’ve had better luck with some subs than with company crews. Sometimes the “in-h...

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RE: Getting your space ready before new windows go in—my checklist

Interesting take on the HVAC—I've always wondered if it's better to just seal off the vents in the work area versus shutting down the whole system, es...

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RE: Struggling to pick windows that don’t make my ranch look dated

Couldn’t agree more with this. I spent a small fortune on “premium” windows for my place, but the first installer left a quarter-inch gap at the sill....

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RE: Is it just me or do new windows barely make a dent in the bills?

Honestly, I had the same expectation when I swapped out my windows—figured I'd see a big drop in bills, but it was pretty underwhelming. In my experie...

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RE: Choosing between Pella’s double-hung or casement Energy Star windows—anyone have thoughts?

That’s interesting—my experience has actually been the opposite. The casements in our 1910 place seem to get less frost than the old double-hungs did,...

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RE: DIY WINDOW SEAL REPAIRS: SURPRISINGLY DOABLE OR JUST A TEMP FIX?

I’ve actually been down the interior storm panel rabbit hole, and I’ll say this: they’re not magic, but they’re not just a band-aid either. I put Indo...

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RE: Which windows actually keep out city noise?

That’s a good rundown on inserts. I actually tried the Indow route last winter after getting fed up with the constant sirens and low-end rumble from t...

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RE: Trying to decide: triple pane vs double pane for Pella’s efficient windows

I’ve been down this rabbit hole myself, and I keep coming back to the same question—how much difference does that third pane really make unless you’re...

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