writer68
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RE: How did you split up payments for new windows?

Totally get this. I put mine on my card too, just for the peace of mind. The installer wanted a big chunk up front, which made me nervous, but at leas...

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RE: Swapping out old windows to save on heating and cooling? Here’s what worked for me

Right? It’s like we’re chasing our tails with this stuff. I swapped out my ancient windows a couple years ago—no more icy breezes, but I did notice th...

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

I’ll admit, I’m not totally sold on the wood-look vinyl. My cousin went that route and it looked great for maybe two years, then started fading weirdl...

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RE: Why do my smart glass windows always lag behind the sun?

Honestly, I still laugh at myself for thinking these windows would be like sunglasses for my house—just snap and done. But yeah, mine’s got that slow-...

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RE: Swapping out old window handles—worth it for the style boost?

I swapped out a bunch of mine a couple winters ago and honestly, didn’t see a blip on the energy bill either. The new handles feel sturdier, but I sti...

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RE: Why is taking out old windows such a pain?

I get what you’re saying about dust being everywhere, but I’ve actually had better luck with those plastic sheets than with painter’s tape. Maybe it’s...

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

I get what you’re saying about small changes, but in my old apartment, those curtains and draft stoppers barely made a dent. Maybe my windows were jus...

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RE: WHAT MADE YOUR WINDOW QUOTE JUMP? MATERIALS VS. INSTALLATION

Totally get what you mean about those tiny gaps—my 1920s place is basically a draft museum. But honestly, I’m still not convinced that paying extra fo...

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RE: Finally upgraded my windows and loving the results

Haha, seriously, condensation is sneaky like that...you never realize how annoying it is until it's history. We upgraded to triple-pane last year too,...

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