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RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows

Bubble wrap’s saved my bacon more than once, especially in those old drafty Victorians where nothing is quite square. I’ve tried rope caulk a few time...

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RE: Swapping out old windows: worth the hassle?

That trim situation sounds way too familiar. When I put in new windows, I was convinced I could just patch things up around the old casings—turns out,...

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RE: Cellular shades vs. heavy curtains: which keeps the house warmer?

I get where you're coming from—curtains do feel warmer, especially in an older place. But I had a different experience with cellular shades in my 1920...

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RE: Cheap tricks for keeping car windows clear in the morning

Yeah, I’ve run into this with my old Civic. Thought a box of baking soda would do the trick, but turns out the carpet was soaked under the floor mat f...

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

I get the appeal of more daylight, but after swapping to higher VT glass in my kitchen, I actually regretted it a bit. Sure, things looked brighter at...

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RE: WHAT DID YOU WISH YOU KNEW BEFORE REPLACING YOUR OWN WINDOWS?

Can’t agree more. I thought I did everything “by the book,” but my 1950s house had other ideas. Turns out none of my window openings were actually squ...

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RE: Struggling to keep drafts out—window sealing tape worth it?

I've had mixed luck myself. Foam strips were a huge letdown for me too—spent ages carefully cleaning and prepping the frames, only to have them peel o...

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RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows

I've been down that road with weatherstripping too—thought it was gonna be my saving grace, but nope... still felt drafts sneaking through. These magn...

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RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter

Funny you mention airflow—I had these heavy wooden blinds at my old place, and at first, I blamed them for the constant fogging. But one weekend, I le...

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RE: Thinking about upgrading to smart windows—anyone tried View vs SageGlass?

I've been on the fence about these smart windows myself. My cousin installed SageGlass about two years ago—he swears by it now, but at first he had so...

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