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RE: Do DIY glass repair kits actually work or just a temporary fix?

Totally relate to this. I tried the resin kit on my old kitchen window last fall—looked okay for a few weeks, but when January rolled in, the crack ju...

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RE: Impact glass vs. shutters for storm season—what’s your pick?

I totally get the sticker shock with impact glass. I looked into it last fall when my old windows started leaking air like crazy—made my AC run nonsto...

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RE: Quick tricks for holding a cracked window together?

Bubble wrap does the trick in a pinch, but I've always been a bit wary of using it for anything more than a super temporary fix. Maybe it's just me, b...

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RE: Swapping out old windows for double panes: worth it?

That old wavy glass really does have a vibe, doesn’t it? I remember visiting my grandma’s house as a kid—her living room windows had that uneven look,...

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RE: Cheap and cheerful ways to dress up plain window frames

Funny you mention the dust—my old apartment had glossy white trim and it was basically a magnet for every speck in the room. I switched to a light tau...

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RE: Is it really cheaper to swap your own windows? Real numbers wanted

Man, I totally get where you’re coming from. I tried swapping out two windows in my 1948 bungalow last spring, thinking it’d be a quick weekend job an...

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

I get the charm thing—old windows really do have that character you just can’t fake. But after I swapped out the ones in my 1920s bungalow for modern ...

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RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter

North-facing windows are always the sneaky culprits, aren't they? Had a similar issue a couple winters back—thought I was being clever by cranking up ...

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RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows

Cordless definitely looks cleaner, but honestly, I found cellular shades a bit tricky on our huge windows. We tried them in our family room, and while...

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RE: Painting or Staining Wood Windows—Which Holds Up Better Long-Term?

You might be onto something there. I remember a few years back when we moved into our current home, the previous owners had stained all the wood windo...

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