astronomy126
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RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?

I’ve wondered the same. We did argon double-pane in our 1970s place—nothing fancy, just a reputable installer. The drafts dropped way more than I expe...

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RE: Swapping out windows to bring new life to a ranch house

I get what you’re saying about letting the house breathe, but honestly, I’m not convinced leaving the interior wood exposed is solving much in the lon...

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RE: Getting old windows unstuck without breaking them

Honestly, I’ve tried those window release tools and they’re mostly hype in my experience—just another gadget that ends up in the bottom of the drawer....

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RE: Anyone actually saving money with triple pane windows?

I hear what you’re saying about seeing a drop in your bill, especially in an older house. I’ve looked into triple panes a few times, but I keep hesita...

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RE: Why does rain always find a way in? My experience with window sealants

Yeah, I hear you on the old windows—sometimes it feels like you’re just delaying the inevitable. I tried the caulk-over-old-caulk routine a couple tim...

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RE: Dealing with leftover panes after a window upgrade

I get where you’re coming from. After my window swap last spring, I had this pile of old glass panes just sitting there. I kept telling myself I’d tur...

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RE: When Your Window Handles Turn Into a Saturday Project

I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I think half the time people overthink the whole “matching hardware” thing in older houses. I’ve lived i...

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RE: Swapping old windows for new: did your curb appeal actually improve?

I get where you're coming from, but honestly, I’m not totally sold on the idea that new windows always boost curb appeal. I swapped out the originals ...

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

I get what you’re saying, but I’m not sure batteries are that much easier. I’ve had a few die in the middle of a cold snap, and it’s always when I can...

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RE: Easy ways to keep your windows from aging too fast

That's fair enough, but honestly, I think some folks make too much fuss about seals. I've seen windows in houses built decades ago that still have the...

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