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RE: Ultrex fiberglass or vinyl windows—what’s the real difference?

That’s definitely true, but I kind of feel like the window material does matter more than folks say, especially in weird climates. We went with vinyl ...

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RE: Getting the most LEED credits out of window upgrades – worth the hassle?

I totally get the confusion—my place was built in '97 and I had the same drafty window issue, even after I tried all the weatherstripping tricks. For ...

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RE: Would you take out a loan just to get new windows?

I get where you’re coming from, but I’m not totally sold on comfort being enough to justify a loan. My place isn’t super drafty, and the windows aren’...

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RE: Ever had to make a snap decision in a totally unfamiliar situation?

That’s pretty much how it went for me with our back door last winter. I shoved an old bath towel along the bottom to stop the draft, thinking I’d fix ...

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RE: Why is outside noise STILL getting through my windows?

I’ve had the same issue, actually. I put in double-pane windows thinking it would solve everything, but that low rumble at night still comes through. ...

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RE: Trying to budget for new Andersen double hung windows—what should I expect?

That’s a fair point. I’m in a quieter area, so I went with double pane, but I do notice the bedrooms still get chilly on windy nights. Maybe triple wo...

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RE: Trading old windows for energy savings: a homeowner’s dilemma

I totally get this. We kept the old stained glass window in our stairwell just because it felt wrong to rip it out, but replaced the rest. Bills dropp...

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RE: Can skylights and patio doors count for those energy tax credits?

Ugh, I totally get that. My sticker lasted maybe two weeks before it started curling up at the edges. I tried pressing it back down, but no luck. I th...

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RE: City noise driving me nuts—soundproof curtains or acoustic windows?

Yeah, combining acoustic windows with heavier curtains definitely helps—I did exactly that in my place. Went for velvet curtains (pretty thick ones), ...

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RE: Easy ways to keep your windows from aging too fast

Interesting points about fiberglass frames—I haven't tried those yet. But honestly, I've found that even with a good dehumidifier, airflow makes a hug...

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