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RE: Lubricating window tracks: spray silicone vs. graphite powder?

I’ve actually tried all three—silicone spray, graphite powder, and dry PTFE spray—over the years. The dry PTFE is interesting, but honestly, I haven’t...

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RE: Why is taking out old windows such a pain?

You nailed it about restoration being a different kind of headache, but honestly, I think it’s way underrated. People get so caught up in the “new win...

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RE: Turning old windows into a cool wall display—my favorite trick yet

Honestly, that’s my main gripe with using old double-pane glass for displays. Once you mess with the seal, it’s basically just two pieces of glass rat...

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RE: Windows that actually live up to the eco hype?

Couldn’t agree more about the long-term payoff with fiberglass and triple-pane. I swapped out my old aluminum sliders for fiberglass last fall—yeah, t...

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RE: Budgeting for new windows—how do you approach it?

Honestly, I've seen this exact scenario play out a few times. People jump straight to replacing windows, but sometimes the real culprit is just worn-o...

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RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows

Haha, relatable... my dog once mistook our vertical blinds for chew toys—lesson learned the hard way. Anyway, roller shades are solid, but if you're d...

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

I get where you're coming from with the films, but honestly, I've had mixed experiences. Sure, they help with fading furniture and floors, but I've fo...