breezec63
breezec63
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RE: Worth it to cap old wood windows with aluminum or nah?

That’s what I keep thinking—if there’s even a little rot, are you just hiding a bigger problem for a few years? I get the appeal though, especially if...

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RE: What would you do if your double-pane windows started fogging up?

I get what you mean about the “forever” fix, but I’m not totally sold on replacing the IGU every time. In my last place, I lived with fogged panes for...

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RE: Mixing solar panels with upgraded windows—worth it?

I’ve always wondered about how much those “comfort” improvements actually factor in. Like, I get that lower bills are nice, but I noticed after we swa...

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RE: Dealing with foggy windows: replace the glass or just reseal?

Tried resealing a couple of my windows a few years back—used one of those DIY kits with the silicone and everything. Looked good for maybe six months,...

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RE: Tried out black window trim—totally changed my curb appeal

I’ve wondered about those “thermal” paints too. Honestly, when I painted my old sashes, the real difference was just patching and sealing all the gaps...

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RE: CHOOSING BETWEEN MARVIN AND OLD INTEGRITY WINDOWS – ANY REGRETS?

I hear you on the price—my wallet’s still recovering from last fall when I finally bit the bullet and swapped out all the original windows in my 80s s...

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RE: WHAT DID YOU WISH YOU KNEW BEFORE REPLACING YOUR OWN WINDOWS?

Honestly, I felt the same way at first. The mess was unreal—dust everywhere, tools in weird places, and yeah, those cheap drop cloths do the job just ...

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RE: Trading old windows for energy savings: a homeowner’s dilemma

Funny, I’ve wrestled with almost this exact thing. We swapped a few of our oldest windows but left some original ones just for the airflow—those new o...

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RE: Why do my smart window sensors keep disconnecting?

Funny thing, I’ve had the opposite issue where the sensor connection drops even after I’ve sealed and shimmed everything. In my case, I think it was m...

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RE: WHAT MADE YOUR WINDOW QUOTE JUMP? MATERIALS VS. INSTALLATION

I get wanting a range, but in my experience, those ranges can be so wide they're almost useless—like, what's the point of a $5k swing? When I redid my...

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