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RE: Window replacements that actually look old (but work like new?)

- Totally agree about the muntins—no matter how much the marketing hypes them up, they just don’t have that crisp, delicate look of the real thing. ...

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RE: Rain sneaking in around my window—caulk or weather stripping?

- Had the same problem in my 90s split-level. I figured a fat bead of caulk would fix everything... nope. - After chasing leaks for months, I realiz...

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RE: Desert house dilemma: windows that don’t melt or warp?

- Looked at triple-pane when I moved in—price tag was wild, and the installer kinda laughed at the idea for our climate. - Ended up with low-E doubl...

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

- Did the plastic film thing last winter—totally agree, the sticky tape residue is brutal. Had to use Goo Gone and a lot of patience. - Tried painte...

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

Same here—foam tape residue was a nightmare. A few things I've found helpful: - V-seal works great, but prep the surface well or it won't stick long-...

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

- Totally agree—did ours all at once too. - Bulk savings covered almost half the cost of upgrading to better insulation. - Plus, less disruption overa...

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RE: Street noise driving me nuts—storm windows or acoustic glass?

I've actually found heavy curtains to be pretty disappointing for deep motorcycle noise. Tried pairing them with acoustic glass in my bedroom last sum...