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

I actually think the condensation issue isn’t always about the window itself, even with the Integrity line. I’ve noticed in my 1960s place that once I...

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RE: If you had to pick: cordless blinds or shades for a house with kids and pets?

That would be the dream, right? I’ve been down the same road—cellulars worked great for drafts, but between kids pulling too hard and pets batting at ...

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

Triple-pane weight caught me off guard too—lugging those up a narrow staircase was no joke. I agree, unless you’ve got brutal winters, double-pane wit...

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RE: Keeping wood windows healthy—any tricks to stop them rotting?

That bubbling paint thing drives me nuts—been there way too many times. Those meters are more like “suggestions” than actual measurements half the tim...

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RE: Pulled my old window frames after reading about lead paint risks—anyone else surprised?

Those zippered doors make life so much easier, don’t they? I tried the full plastic sheeting routine once and it was like wrapping my living room in a...

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RE: Keeping rain out: Tips for a watertight window install?

I hear you on liquid flashing, but I’ve actually had decent luck with peel-and-stick even on older masonry—if you use a high-quality primer first. It’...

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RE: Anyone else surprised by how window sensors can tell you if you left something open?

I’ve had a similar experience with those sensors—sometimes they’re a bit too eager, like when a breeze barely nudges the window and suddenly my phone ...

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RE: Winter drafts and the legend of the bubble wrap window

You’re onto something with the frames and caulking. Honestly, I’ve seen drafty old windows turn into decent insulators after a weekend with a caulk gu...

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RE: If these walls could talk: windows that changed everything

Funny you mention blocked air bricks—I spent half a weekend last winter poking around the back of my 1930s semi, only to discover that two were basica...

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RE: Tried out privacy glass in my bathroom—worth it or just a gimmick?

Yeah, those old single panes are notorious for sweating, especially in bathrooms. I had the same issue—added privacy film and suddenly it felt like a ...

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