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RE: Big windows vs heating bills—worth it?

I get where you're coming from, but honestly, my experience was a bit different. We did the whole sealing and thermal curtain thing too, and yeah, it ...

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

Totally agree on the double-glazing and blinds combo. We went privacy glass in our bathroom thinking it'd be a sleek upgrade, but honestly, it didn't ...

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

Haha, Alexa strikes again... gotta love those random song choices. SageGlass sounds pretty neat though—I've heard View has a slick app interface, but ...

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RE: Finally upgraded to Kolbe windows, anyone else notice a difference?

Yeah, totally agree with this. Upgraded our windows last spring—noticed the house was quieter almost immediately, but didn't really feel that huge of ...

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RE: Finally upgraded my windows and loving the results

I've had similar experiences with weatherstripping tape, honestly. I tried prepping the surface with rubbing alcohol once, thinking it'd help the adhe...

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

I've had pretty good luck with stains myself, but yeah, prep makes or breaks it. Last summer I rushed sanding one window frame and it's already lookin...

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RE: Thinking about upgrading to those high-tech windows, worth it or nah?

We did the curtain and gap sealing thing first too, and yeah, it helped a lot initially. But honestly, after biting the bullet and upgrading our windo...

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RE: pella window showdown: vinyl vs. wood, what's your pick?

We switched from wood to vinyl about three years ago, and honestly, it's been a relief not dealing with sanding and repainting every summer. Can't say...

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RE: are argon-filled windows really worth the extra cost?

I think you're spot-on about sealing drafts making a bigger difference overall. When we replaced ours, we went with argon-filled too, and yeah, the co...

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RE: keeping cool indoors—do window films really help?

I installed reflective window films about two years ago, and honestly, they've been a total game changer. I'm in Texas, so I totally get the brutal su...

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