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RE: If you had to pick: cordless blinds or shades for a house with kids and pets?

Ha, the nose prints are real. I’ve seen more smudges at dog height than anywhere else—doesn’t matter what you put up. I’ll give you that cordless shad...

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RE: Getting approved for window financing: how strict are they really?

Yeah, the paperwork for window financing has gotten kind of ridiculous. Some lenders want proof of income from years back, and others just want a cred...

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

Tape is alright for a quick fix, but I’ve seen people rely on it for years and their windows end up looking like a patchwork quilt. It’s true, prep is...

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RE: Window choices when living way up high

Couldn't agree more with this point. I've seen plenty of cabins at higher elevations where wood windows turned into a maintenance nightmare pretty qui...

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RE: Big windows vs heating bills—worth it?

Totally agree with this. I resealed mine last fall—cost next to nothing and the drafts were way less noticeable. Still, thermal curtains made the bigg...

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RE: Big windows vs heating bills—worth it?

Yeah, that matches what I've seen. Window films can be effective, but they're definitely not a magic bullet. I've noticed they help most with older si...

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RE: Window letting in cold air—any quick fixes?

Yeah, warming the tape can help, but honestly, double-sided tape has always been kinda hit-or-miss for me when it comes to windows. Last winter, I tri...

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RE: Need tips for installing vinyl windows without losing my mind

Dry-fitting is definitely a smart move, learned that the hard way myself. But honestly, even after dry-fitting, I've seen folks rush through shimming ...

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RE: Removing old window panes without a disaster

I get the hesitation around suction cups—had a similar experience myself once. But honestly, painter's tape isn't foolproof either. It can help hold t...

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RE: are aluminum windows always this bad with humidity?

Glad someone pointed this out. Aluminum gets a bad rap sometimes because people assume it's always the material causing issues, but honestly, I've see...

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