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Reed McClure
WriterReed McClure is a writer for USA TODAY Homefront. He covers home services industries, including windows, pest control, roofing, HVAC and lawn care. Reed has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Indiana University and lives in Savannah, Georgia, with his wife and dog. Outside of writing, Reed enjoys going to the beach, watching his favorite sports teams, playing tennis and exploring new restaurants in Savannah.
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Castle Windows and Champion Windows offer the best vinyl windows because of their lifetime warranties, product selection and the fact that they’re full-service window installation companies. Pella Windows ranks third based on our rating methodology because its windows include optional smart home integration features, such as blind lowering and remote locking. We determined our rankings…
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Twenty-one percent of the 1,000 respondents in our February 2024 survey of homeowners listed price as the primary factor they considered when choosing a pest control company. With affordable monthly rates, attractive new-customer discounts and friendly customer service, Hawx Pest Control is a great choice if you’re a price-conscious homeowner. We conducted in-depth research into…
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To determine replacement window costs, we reviewed the best window brands, surveyed 1,500 homeowners about what they paid for their windows, spoke to experts and sourced pricing data. We found that the cost for a vinyl, double-pane window ranges from $792 to $1,429 on average, and a wood double-pane window ranges from $1,400 to $1,806.…
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Customers who replaced fewer than five windows paid an average of $10,682, according to our October 2023 survey of 1,500 homeowners. Milgard Windows and Doors is our top choice for cheap window replacement because Milgard customers in our survey reported paying an average of $5,804 — nearly $5,000 less than the average price. Champion Windows…
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Installing new windows can make your home more comfortable and energy-efficient, improve your home’s curb appeal and even reduce outside noise. However, window replacement typically isn’t a DIY project. It’s costly, and our research found that not all window brands are equal. Our rating methodology rewards companies with outstanding customer service, a wide selection of…