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RE: How I soundproofed my old windows with laminated glass (and what I’d do differently)

Yeah, I’ve run into the same thing with old windows—no matter how much you caulk and weatherstrip, there’s always a sneaky draft somewhere. I’ve found...

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RE: How long before the incentive clock runs out?

I’ve run into the same thing with those alerts—by the time I see the email, the rebate’s already gone or the program’s “temporarily closed.” In my exp...

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RE: Saw a study on window longevity—are we doing enough?

I used to ignore my windows too, honestly. But after a winter where condensation kept pooling on the sills, I started checking the seals and cleaning ...

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RE: Salt air and window headaches: is it just me?

Tried one of those nano-coating sprays last spring, actually. It made the rain bead up nicely for a while, but after a couple storms and some salty wi...

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RE: Quieting down city noise: which window upgrades actually work?

Can relate—window upgrades are a wallet punch. From what I’ve seen, double-pane windows with laminated glass do a pretty solid job for noise, but hone...

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RE: Salt air and window headaches: is it just me?

Yeah, the “marine grade” label feels more like wishful thinking sometimes. I’ve had stainless screws start rusting in less than a year, even after try...

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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 actually did bite the bullet and took out a low-interest loan for all new windows at once—mostly because my old ...

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RE: Stormy Nights and Drippy Windows: Quick Fixes That Actually Help

Magnetic kits are actually pretty slick, especially if you hate fighting with the shrink film every year. I tried them on two windows last winter—inst...

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RE: How do you seal your windows—tape, liquid, or old-school metal flashing?

Totally get this. I tried metal flashing once on a drafty back window, and honestly, getting it to fit around the old, uneven frame was a nightmare. R...

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RE: Anyone actually saving money with triple pane windows?

I actually see this a bit differently, especially when it comes to whether triple panes are “overkill” in a tight house. I get the logic—if you’ve alr...

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