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

If you’re just looking to make life easier, here’s what worked for me: 1. Grab a tube of caulk and hit every gap you can find—seriously, even the on...

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RE: Aluminum vs. vinyl for tough weather—what actually lasts longer?

Had the same issue with vinyl—mine started warping after about ten years, mostly on the south side where the sun just bakes everything. Here’s what I ...

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RE: Thinking about privacy glass for home windows—worth the hype?

Motorized shades are a solid suggestion—installed some last year, and they're pretty hassle-free. Privacy glass looks sleek, but shades definitely fee...

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RE: Thinking about privacy glass for home windows—worth the hype?

Exactly my experience. Installed privacy glass last fall—noticed a small drop in heating costs. Not huge savings, but definitely worth it over time if...

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RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter

Good call on the attic insulation—I had a similar issue last year. Thought it was just my windows at first, but turns out the attic was barely insulat...

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RE: Double vs triple pane windows—worth the extra cost or just hype?

Installed triple panes last year—here's how it went: first off, sealing was key. I watched the installers closely and even asked them to redo one wind...

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RE: Finally upgraded my windows and feeling pretty good about storm season now

Same here. When we swapped out our ancient single-pane windows last fall, the quiet was almost eerie at first. Took a few days to get used to not hear...

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RE: Painting or Staining Wood Windows—Which Holds Up Better Long-Term?

Tried marine varnish myself on some wood windows facing the ocean. Looked great initially, but after about two years, started peeling and cracking any...