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RE: Why does water always find its way in?

Honestly, I feel like sump pumps get way more hype than they deserve if you’re just dealing with the occasional damp spot. Had one at my last place—ra...

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RE: Pay in full or go with financing for new windows?

Yeah, those “convenience fees” are sneaky. I almost signed up for a zero-interest plan once, but then I saw they tacked on a $200 admin fee. Ended up ...

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

This is exactly what I found too. When we swapped out our old drafty windows for the new energy-efficient ones, yeah, I noticed the greenish tint at f...

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RE: Why does fixing a single window cost so much?

That’s the story of every old window, isn’t it? I swear, those stops are held on with spite and ancient magic. I totally get what you mean about the h...

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RE: Saved my living room window with a DIY crack fix—anyone else surprised by how well those kits work?

I get the “function over form” thing, but man, those plastic sheets drive me nuts after a while. The crinkling noise every time you walk by? And the s...

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RE: Quieting down city noise: which window upgrades actually work?

This is so true. Swapped in some blackout curtains last winter (mostly to block out my neighbor’s floodlight, but hey, two birds). Didn’t expect much,...

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RE: Window companies offering “flash sales”—is it really a deal or just hype?

I get the whole “you get what you pay for” thing, but I’ve actually had a flash sale install go smoother than the so-called premium one I did in my ol...

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RE: Quick trick to make painted window trim look less... sad

I hear you, but I’ll be honest—I’m a sucker for a shortcut if it means less sanding. I’ve used deglosser too, and yeah, it’s a bit less risky than the...

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RE: Why are window headers always such a pain to fix?

Man, you’re speaking my language. I keep thinking I’m finally ahead of the drafts, and then winter hits and it’s like my house is auditioning for a ha...

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RE: Trading old windows for energy savings: a homeowner’s dilemma

Man, I totally get the pain with those “hospital white” strips. Why is it that home improvement stuff always comes in the least forgiving colors? I sw...

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