cyclotourist62
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RE: Clerestory Windows or Skylights: Which Brings in Better Light (and Less Hassle)?

We had a skylight put in our kitchen about eight years ago—honestly, I was bracing for leaks after all the stories, but so far it’s held up (knock on ...

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RE: Manual Vs. Power Tools for Window Projects: Which Do You Reach For?

That hits home. I tried using a little oscillating multitool on my 1920s casement sashes once—never again. Even with the gentlest touch, it chewed up ...

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RE: Thinking about swapping out windows myself—is it worth the hassle?

Totally get what you mean about the foam—did the exact same thing with my first window and had to shave down the jamb just to get it to close. My hous...

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RE: How tricky is it to make a window bigger?

I hear you on the dry fit feeling like overkill sometimes. I got cocky once—measured three times, cut once, still managed to end up with a window that...

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RE: Storm-Proof Windows: Are They Really Worth the Price Hike?

That “vault door” feeling is so real—I remember the first time I tried to open our new impact sliders, I thought maybe something was stuck. The peace ...

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

Funny you mention the marine sealant—I tried that after a neighbor swore by it, and it’s definitely outlasting the “window” stuff so far. I still get ...

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

Funny timing—my place is a 1931 bungalow and I was dead set on keeping the original windows. They were drafty as heck, but I just couldn’t let go of t...

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RE: Did new windows actually save you money (or just look nicer)?

I’ve been down this exact road. When we first moved in, the windows looked like they’d survived a tornado—single pane, warped wood, you could feel the...

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RE: Did new windows actually save you money (or just look nicer)?

Funny, I had almost the same experience—my house is a 70s ranch with those big picture windows, and before the swap, you’d get this cold drafty feelin...

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RE: Privacy upgrade dilemma: smart blinds or switchable glass?

We went with switchable glass in our bathroom renovation last year, and honestly, it's pretty cool. No noise at all, obviously, and the privacy is ins...

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