daisy_young
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RE: Fixed my drafty windows for under $20—anyone else surprised how easy it was?

Interesting about the removable caulk leaving residue—I had a similar thing happen around my bathroom window. It peeled off in big strips mostly, but ...

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RE: Double vs triple glazing for energy efficiency—worth the upgrade?

I’ve been digging into this for my own place and honestly, the numbers on paper look impressive for triple glazing—lower U-values and all that. But li...

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RE: Anyone else notice the greenish tint on new energy-efficient windows?

I’ve actually been tracking this with my own set of houseplants. After we put in the new windows, I noticed the greenish tint too, especially when the...

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RE: How I finally stopped that gross black stuff from creeping up my window sills

Yeah, I’m in the same boat with my place—original steel casements from the late 50s. I tried trickle vents and even ran a dehumidifier for a while, bu...

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RE: Swapping Out Old Windows in the Mountains: Worth It or Just a Headache?

Yeah, I hear you on the condensation—seems like no window is totally immune, especially up here. I put off replacing mine for ages too, mainly because...

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RE: Tough weather and windows: paint or aluminum cladding?

I actually debated doing the install myself for a while, but after digging into the details, I ended up hiring it out. Just too many variables—measuri...

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RE: Vinyl vs. fiberglass windows in the wild—what’s really easier?

That’s not picky at all—I’ve wondered about the same thing, especially after moving into a place with original 90s vinyl windows. They looked fine at ...

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RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows

I actually tried the magnetic window insulation last winter on two of my old double-hungs. It’s a bit more work upfront—you have to attach the magneti...

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RE: Comparing double vs triple pane fiberglass windows for keeping the cold out

I totally get where you’re coming from. I did a bunch of research before settling on double pane too—triple just seemed like overkill for my area, and...

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