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bent35
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RE: Keeping window glass dry: what actually works?

Yeah, I totally get the appeal of window film until you actually try to take it off a year later and end up with that sticky mess. I learned the hard ...

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RE: Stormy Nights and Drippy Windows: Quick Fixes That Actually Help

Yeah, I’m definitely in the “make do” camp right now. First winter in this place and I tried the shrink-wrap kit—honestly, it looked pretty sad but di...

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RE: Getting the most LEED credits out of window upgrades – worth the hassle?

Yeah, that’s been my experience too. I went a little overboard chasing points at first, but honestly, fixing drafts and upgrading the windows made a b...

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RE: Struggling to keep drafts out—window sealing tape worth it?

I tried the shrink film last winter and honestly, it worked okay until my cat decided the plastic was a new toy. After that, it just looked sad and cr...

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RE: Struggling to keep drafts out—window sealing tape worth it?

Yeah, the “character” of old windows is definitely a double-edged sword. I’m in a 1920s bungalow and it’s like every window has its own personality......

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RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter

Triple-pane windows definitely sound great for insulation, but I'm still not convinced they're always worth the extra cost. When I was researching rep...

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

I went with rigid foam boards myself—figured I'd rather wrestle with cutting awkward shapes than curse myself later if I needed plumbing access. Didn'...

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

Had a similar experience myself. When we first moved in, I thought privacy glass would be perfect for our living room windows since we're pretty close...

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

Good points about foam insulation, but honestly, I've found silicone caulk holds up better over time, especially in areas exposed to moisture. Foam ca...