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briang88
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RE: DIY WINDOW SEAL REPAIRS: SURPRISINGLY DOABLE OR JUST A TEMP FIX?

Yeah, I tried the syringe kit thing a couple years back on my 90s-era windows. Felt like a mad scientist for a bit, but the fog came creeping back jus...

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RE: Windows that survive thin air and chilly temps

Rope caulk gets the job done, but man, it’s ugly. I slapped it all over my living room windows last winter because the draft was brutal, and it looked...

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RE: Easy ways to keep your windows from aging too fast

I've tried lithium grease before too, and honestly, wasn't thrilled with it on windows. It might've worked great on your patio doors, but on my window...

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RE: Double vs triple pane windows—worth the extra cost or just hype?

Thick curtains definitely punch above their weight. I went the double-pane route a few years back, and while they helped with insulation, noise-wise i...

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RE: Vinyl vs Fiberglass Windows for Cold Mountain Winters?

Yeah, learned that the hard way myself. Installed vinyl windows thinking I'd save a few bucks, but after two winters of drafts and condensation, I was...

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RE: Finally automated my window opening, pretty neat

I dunno, automating windows sounds cool in theory, but honestly, I've found simpler solutions usually work better. I tried something similar once and ...

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RE: is it really worth calculating savings for installing windows yourself?

Yeah, I totally see your point about the value of learning—there's definitely something satisfying about stepping back and saying "Hey, I did that mys...

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RE: Anyone else annoyed by the smell of new "eco-friendly" windows?

Had a similar experience when we replaced ours last spring. Supposedly "green" and all that jazz, but the smell was like a weird mix of vinegar and pl...