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

I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, sometimes a quick bead of caulk really does the trick—at least for a season or two. I had a drafty windo...

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RE: Which matters more to you: original wood windows or modern replacements?

Yeah, it’s tough. I totally get the love for original windows—mine have wavy glass and those chunky old locks, and I’d miss that look. But honestly, t...

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

Haha, been there... blackout curtains made my room a cave and didn't even solve the rumbling. Honestly, sealing window gaps and adding weatherstrippin...

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

Yeah, thermal curtains are decent for a quick fix, but like you said, they're not gonna solve everything. I had the same issue last winter—curtains he...

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

Great tips here, especially the siding point—I learned that one the hard way too. Thought it was my window for months, turned out water was sneaking i...

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RE: Big windows vs heating bills—worth it?

That's a good point about glazing, but honestly, even the best glass won't fully solve the heat-loss issue if your windows are huge. We upgraded ours ...

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RE: Finally upgraded to Kolbe windows, anyone else notice a difference?

Yeah, installation really is half the battle. I've seen people drop serious cash on top-tier windows only to be disappointed because the installers ru...

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RE: Vinyl vs Fiberglass Windows for Cold Mountain Winters?

Yeah, good point about installation—seen plenty of fancy windows installed badly and they leaked air like crazy. Fiberglass is solid, but quality viny...

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

That's interesting about the warranty issue—I honestly hadn't considered that before. I've been using solar shades for a couple of years now, and they...

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RE: Vinyl windows holding up okay in sticky weather?

I had a similar issue with my vinyl windows last summer—humidity was brutal, and I kept noticing moisture pooling around the edges. At first, I though...