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

Weather stripping's usually my go-to as well, but honestly, if water's already sneaking in, I'd jump straight to caulking. Had a window that drove me ...

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RE: Windows that survive thin air and chilly temps

Exactly. Learned this the hard way when I had to redo a window job at my cabin—twice. Neutral-cure silicone is definitely the way to go, but honestly,...

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RE: Big windows vs heating bills—worth it?

True, but relying on trees for shade is risky—storms, disease, or even city regulations can take them out unexpectedly. I'd rather invest in quality w...

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RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter

Yeah, those crystal absorbers are pretty hit or miss in my experience too. Upgrading weatherstripping made a huge difference for me—especially around ...

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

Haha, exactly how I felt after upgrading ours. But honestly, triple-pane isn't always necessary depending on your climate and home insulation. Double-...

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

Did something similar last year, but I used those reflective emergency blankets instead of fleece. Cut them to size, taped behind the curtains—looked ...

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RE: Triple pane windows totally worth it or just marketing fluff?

Totally agree on sealing—seen way too many triple panes slapped in badly, and it's like tossing cash out the window (literally...). But when done righ...

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RE: Reflective Window Film for Heat Reduction – Worth the DIY Effort?

Haha, been there too—nothing like peeling off a chunk of coating to teach patience. But yeah, gentle heat really does wonders if you're careful. Worth...

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RE: WINDOWS ALWAYS FOGGING UP? SAW THIS NEWS PIECE AND NOW I'M CURIOUS

Had the same issue a couple winters back—thought it was humidity too, but nope, attic ventilation was garbage. Added some vents and beefed up insulati...

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RE: Finally fixed my stubborn window—share your own DIY wins?

Yeah, I get the satisfaction part, but honestly, fixing a jammed window is pretty basic stuff—no offense. Real DIY pride kicks in when you tackle some...

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