baking_cheryl
baking_cheryl
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RE: How long before the incentive clock runs out?

I swapped out our old back door last spring after years of just patching it up with weatherstripping and those foam things. Honestly, the biggest chan...

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RE: Triple pane windows and the weird trick with argon gas

Yeah, I totally get that weird feeling of having to crack a window after spending all that time (and money) making the place airtight. We did the trip...

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RE: Modern Window Upgrades in Old Houses: Worth the Trade-Off?

I totally get where you’re coming from. —that’s my life every spring. I tried to convince myself the quirks were just “character,” but after one winte...

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RE: Swapping out window hinges: do you go solo or call in the pros?

I was on the fence about this exact thing when we moved into our place last year. The windows are original (late 60s), and I kept hearing people say j...

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RE: Anyone else notice the greenish tint on new energy-efficient windows?

The greenish tint is definitely a thing. I actually noticed it the first morning after our windows went in—sunlight hit the kitchen and suddenly our “...

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RE: Tried silica gel packs for foggy windows—worth it or just a gimmick?

That’s wild, I had the same issue with the aluminum frames—mine were just a hair off and it was like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. I nev...

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RE: Wood windows for old houses—who actually makes good ones these days?

I’ve been wading through this same mess for my 1920s bungalow and honestly, it feels like you either get “museum replica” or “plastic box” with not mu...

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RE: What surprised me about high-end window brands (hint: it's not just the glass)

I went with the tape-style flashing since it seemed easier for a newbie, but honestly, I was second-guessing myself the whole time. The instructions m...

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RE: Smart sensors for windows: did you know they can help with energy bills?

That’s interesting about the sensors. I’ve thought about trying those, but I always wondered if they actually help cut down on heating bills or just a...

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RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows

I’m with you on the bubble wrap thing—it’s cheap and easy, but after trying it last winter I couldn’t handle how gloomy the room got. Ended up switchi...

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