andrew_mitchell
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RE: Ever notice how old houses have weirdly sized windows?

Yep, totally know that struggle. My front room window has a corner like that—no matter how much caulk or weatherstripping I use, there’s still a draft...

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RE: Printing custom window latches: what worked for me

I get where you’re coming from with PETG not holding up in the sun, but I’ve had a bit more luck than most folks seem to. I printed some latches last ...

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RE: Cold drafts sneaking in? Saw this trick on the news

I tried the magnetic panels on our 1950s windows last winter. Here’s what I did: measured the inside frame, cut the acrylic to fit, then stuck the mag...

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RE: Would you splurge or save on Jeld-Wen windows if you were building from scratch?

I get the “buy once, cry once” logic, but $18k is a chunk of change. Here’s how I’d think about it: first, ask your builder if there are different lin...

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RE: Making sense of window upgrades: swapping air for argon

I’ve actually got interior storm panels on half my windows—picked up a couple from Indow a few years back when I couldn’t stomach the price of full re...

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RE: Quick tricks for holding a cracked window together?

Tried one of those window repair kits last winter when my porch window cracked. The kit had this clear film you stick over the glass and shrink tight ...

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RE: Why Do My Aluminum Windows Always Sweat in the Morning?

Totally get this. I’ve done the plastic film routine too—hair dryer and all. One trick I found helpful: put a rolled-up towel on the sill overnight to...

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RE: Finally won the battle against soggy window frames

Totally agree about the insulating film—used it last winter myself. One tip for anyone struggling with neat application: first, clean and dry the fram...

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RE: Budgeting for new windows—how do you approach it?

We had a similar thing happen—switched contractors after the first guy installed windows that didn't even close properly. Luckily, most of it was fixa...

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RE: Finally upgraded my windows and loving the results

We replaced ours about two years ago, and I noticed pretty similar results. The heating bill didn't suddenly drop like a rock or anything, but after a...

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