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RE: How worried should I be about lead paint when swapping out old windows?

That’s a big one—if you’ve got forced air, those returns are like dust highways. I’ve learned (the hard way) that even with plastic sheeting and stick...

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RE: Do DIY glass repair kits actually work or just a temporary fix?

Yeah, edge cracks are where those kits really struggle. I’ve seen plenty of folks get decent results with small bullseye chips in the middle, but once...

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RE: Worth it to go triple pane for subzero winters?

Triple pane definitely cuts down on outside noise—noticed a big difference after I swapped out my old double panes. As for comfort, the inside glass s...

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RE: Quick tricks for holding a cracked window together?

I’ve dealt with this a few times in older rental units—those single-pane windows are notorious for hairline cracks, and I’ve tried just about every ta...

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RE: Figuring Out The Real Price Of Swapping In Jeld-Wen V-2500 Windows

Pulled a couple of my old sashes and found crumbling plaster, random bits of fiberglass, and—no joke—a petrified mouse. No major water damage, but the...

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

That’s a solid workaround with the hygrometer—I’ve done something similar in my basement, especially during those muggy weeks when everything feels da...

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RE: Trying to decide: triple pane vs double pane for Pella’s efficient windows

I’ve run the numbers on this a few times for clients, and honestly, unless you live somewhere with brutal winters or constant street noise, double pan...

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RE: When is a foggy window just weather, and when is it a problem?

I get where you're coming from—replacing just the glass can work if the frame's truly in good shape, but that's a big "if." In my experience, a lot of...