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RE: Choosing Windows for a Fresh Farmhouse Look

True, but honestly, triple-pane might be overkill for a farmhouse look, especially if you're aiming for authenticity. We went with double-pane wood-cl...

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

Had a similar experience with switchable glass in our kitchen—looked sleek at first, but yeah, nighttime was awkward. Ended up swapping it out for cel...

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

Yeah, I get what you're saying about the subtle energy savings, but honestly, I think comfort is harder to quantify than just looking at your monthly ...

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

Totally agree about the noise factor—when we went triple pane, the quiet was the first thing I noticed. Surprised me too, since I'd mostly been focuse...

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RE: Thinking about moving to the Grand Canyon state, but worried about the heat

I feel your pain on the bubbles... been there myself. Reflective film's great if installed right, but solar screens tend to hold up better over time—e...

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RE: Stripping vs sanding old window trim—what works better?

I've tried a couple of those eco-friendly strippers on some old baseboards, and honestly, results were mixed. They definitely cut down on fumes, which...

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RE: Sticker shock over window replacement costs—anyone relate?

Yeah, good point about the consistency issue. When we replaced ours a couple years back, we split it into two phases thinking it'd be easier on the wa...

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RE: Choosing Between Milgard's Trinsic and Tuscany Windows for a Home Upgrade

I get what you're saying about the extra sunlight being maybe a bit oversold, but honestly, thinner frames do make a noticeable difference in some roo...

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RE: what to do with those old windows lying around?

I tried the window-as-cabinet-door thing once with some old oak frames I had lying around. They were solid enough, but the glass panes made them heavi...

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