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RE: Tried weatherstripping tape for cold windows—worth it?

I get where you’re coming from on the sticky residue—honestly, that stuff is a nightmare on old trim. I gave up on the cheap foam tape after my first ...

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RE: Window leaking again... need tips on reliable caulk or sealant

I get where you’re coming from, but I’m not totally sold on polyurethane over silicone, at least for windows. I did a ton of research before tackling ...

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RE: Street noise driving me nuts—storm windows or acoustic glass?

I totally get your skepticism—when I first moved into my place, I was convinced sealing gaps would barely make a dent. But honestly, it surprised me. ...

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RE: Window letting in cold air—any quick fixes?

Totally agree with you there. As a first-time homeowner, I've been diving deep into insulation and energy efficiency lately—it's surprising how much h...

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RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter

Exactly! When I bought my house, I found the bathroom fan venting straight into the attic—total nightmare. Rerouted it outside and added ridge vents f...

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RE: Thinking about tackling window replacement myself—am I nuts?

You're definitely not nuts—if you've handled laminate flooring, windows are totally doable. Just take your time measuring (seriously, measure twice......

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RE: Why Are Wood Windows So Crazy Expensive These Days?

Yeah, that's exactly the dilemma I'm facing right now. Just bought my first home and the previous owner installed these beautiful wood windows—gorgeou...

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RE: Just found out I've been cleaning window screens wrong my whole life

Same experience here. When we bought our house last year, I went all-in on the tighter mesh screens because I thought it'd help with dust and pollen t...

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RE: finally got my window trim looking sharp with aluminum

Interesting take—I get your point about aluminum being forgiving at room temp, but I've had mixed results myself. Last summer, I tried bending some al...

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RE: Choosing Between Milgard's Trinsic and Tuscany Windows for a Home Upgrade

Interesting point about the weight—I hadn't really considered how laminated glass might affect installation. I'm leaning towards Tuscany for the insul...

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