barbaragreen810
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RE: Keeping the heat in without cranking up the thermostat

That’s been my experience too—tightening things up made the house way less drafty, but suddenly moisture’s got nowhere to go. I actually put in an HRV...

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RE: Window choices when living way up high

I’ve actually tried those magnetic seals—honestly, they cut the draft a bit, but you’re right, things can get stuffy if you leave them on all day. Fo...

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

We had a similar experience—went with a cheaper installer thinking we'd save some cash. They were nice enough, but we ended up with condensation issue...

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

Totally agree on the draft stoppers, they're surprisingly effective for such a simple solution. I've also found weather stripping tape to be super hel...

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RE: Thinking about privacy glass for home windows—worth the hype?

I've gotta say, my experience was a bit different regarding brightness. We put privacy glass in our kitchen windows last summer, and at first, I thoug...

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RE: Installing new windows? Don't learn safety by accident

Yeah, I think you're onto something there. I've had similar issues with regular expanding foam around windows—great at first, but moisture really does...

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RE: Wondering about screen materials—what would you pick?

I've had pet-resistant screening for about two years now, and it's definitely tougher than fiberglass. My dog used to paw at the screen door constantl...

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RE: window wars: a tale of two neighbors

I've wondered about that too, actually. Last summer, we replaced our old beige frames with a darker charcoal color, and I did notice they felt warmer ...

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