anime_echo
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RE: Fixed my drafty windows for under $20—anyone else surprised how easy it was?

Man, you’re not alone with the “once you notice one thing, you notice everything” spiral. I started with a little weatherstripping project and suddenl...

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RE: Quick tricks for holding a cracked window together?

That plexiglass trick is honestly the only thing I’ve seen last more than a few days, especially if your house gets any kind of actual weather. I trie...

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RE: Ultrex fiberglass or vinyl windows—what’s the real difference?

Interesting you mention that—I've actually seen some vinyl windows get a little “wiggly” when it’s freezing out, but honestly, I’ve also seen wood fra...

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RE: Triple-pane vs. double-pane windows for northern winters: worth the upgrade?

I hear you on the heavy curtains—sometimes I think my blackout drapes do more for my heating bill than the actual windows. I always wonder, though: ha...

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RE: Would you take out a loan just to get new windows?

I’ve always wondered if new windows are just the home improvement version of buying fancy gym shoes—looks great, but do they really make you run faste...

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RE: Saw a news piece on folks fixing up old aluminum windows themselves—worth the effort?

Man, those puddles on the sill are the worst—had a science experiment growing under mine last February. I’ve tried just about every hack out there too...

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RE: What do you do with old window frames and glass?

Quick-dry putty is my nemesis—stuff goes from soft to “crumble city” in about two minutes flat. I’ve tried the warm spot trick too, but sometimes it j...

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RE: Which is more annoying: smart window disconnects or battery problems?

Battery woes are right up there, but man, nothing tests my patience like a smart window that randomly loses connection when it’s pouring rain. At leas...