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RE: Foggy windows driving me nuts—what’s actually normal?

- Had the same issue in our old place—fogged up two windows in the sunroom. - Tried one of those “defogger” kits out of curiosity. Didn’t do much, j...

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RE: Sliding vs. double-hung vinyl windows: which install is less of a headache?

- Definitely relate to the sticky double-hungs—humidity does a number on mine too. - Keeping tracks clear helps, but I’ve also started running a deh...

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RE: Foggy Windows: The Mystery Of The Ghostly Condensation

- Totally agree—cracking a window in January just means higher heating bills and still waking up to foggy glass. - I had the same issue until I realiz...

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RE: Finding the Sweet Spot: Balancing Window Size and Home Efficiency

- Had similar issues with my 1948 windows—weatherstripping just didn’t cut it when the gaps were all over the place. - Tried caulking, but the wood’s ...

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RE: Trying out different payment options for new windows—worth it?

- Used a HELOC for a kitchen reno a few years back. Was careful with payments, but still, the monthly bill felt like it hung over my head the whole ti...

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RE: Quick tricks for holding a cracked window together?

- Packing tape will work in a pinch, but it doesn’t really seal out moisture much better than duct tape—just looks a little less obvious. - It’s def...

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RE: When high-end windows aren’t all they’re cracked up to be

- Seen this a bunch—folks go all-in on windows, but ignore the rest of the house. - I swapped out my old double-hungs last year for some pricey trip...

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RE: Vinyl vs. fiberglass windows in the wild—what’s really easier?

- Put in vinyl about 5 years ago—definitely saved some cash doing it myself, but yeah, they do get a little sticky when it’s super hot out (I’m in Tex...

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

Not sure I totally agree on the windows not being worth it. For us, swapping out the original single-pane windows for double-pane made a legit differe...

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RE: What would you do if every window quote was wildly different?

- Had the same issue last spring—quotes were all over the place, even for the “same” window specs. - Ended up asking each contractor to break down e...

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