danielt70
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RE: Tried modern window trim and it totally changed my living room

I keep second-guessing myself with stuff like that. I’ll spot a little crack or soft spot and then I can’t help poking at it... which usually ends up ...

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RE: WHAT WAS I THINKING?

I was super skeptical about thermal curtains at first—figured they’d just look bulky and not really help much. But after living through my first winte...

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RE: Modern Window Upgrades in Old Houses: Worth the Trade-Off?

I totally get the hesitation about losing the original glass. I’ve been patching up my own drafty windows with caulk and weatherstripping, and honestl...

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RE: Modern Window Upgrades in Old Houses: Worth the Trade-Off?

That’s interesting about the condensation getting worse after tightening things up—I hadn’t really considered that trade-off. I’ve been debating wheth...

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RE: Keeping street noise out: what works for sealing old windows?

I’ve been wrestling with this exact issue since moving in last fall. Tried the foam tape too, but it didn’t stick great in a couple corners—maybe the ...

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RE: Weird hairline cracks showing up on brand new window panes?

That’s interesting about the tempering process. I’d assumed install was the main culprit, but now I’m second-guessing. My house is only five years old...

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

That’s kind of where I’m stuck—trying to balance insulation with not damaging the old paint or wood. Has anyone tried those shrink film kits? I’m temp...

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RE: Total blackout or layered curtains: which actually works better?

I’ve wondered about this too, especially after moving into a drafty old place last winter. I tried the so-called “total blackout” curtains in our bedr...

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RE: Beating the heat with my own window install—anyone else try this?

That’s interesting—you did a mix and it actually worked out? I’ve been debating if it’s worth doing low-E everywhere or just targeting the worst spots...

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