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RE: Foggy Windows: The Mystery Of The Ghostly Condensation

We had two foggy panes when we moved in last year—one in the kitchen, one in the bedroom. I looked into those defogging services too, but honestly, th...

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

I wondered the same thing about the removable caulk, honestly. Tried it on my old window trim (definitely not in museum condition) and it peeled off c...

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RE: Triple-pane windows vs. adding storm windows for code upgrades—what’s the better move?

I get where you’re coming from—those old windows have a ton of charm, but man, the drafts are real. I went through almost the same debate last year. F...

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

Yeah, I’m with you on the prep work making all the difference. I tried a kit on my drafty living room window last fall—spent more time scraping old pa...

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

Interesting to hear about the frost difference. I just bought my place this past fall, and it came with older vinyl windows. I noticed right away that...

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RE: What surprised me about high-end window brands (hint: it's not just the glass)

That’s interesting, because I always figured the brand would matter more than the install. But after seeing how uneven my neighbor’s “top shelf” windo...

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

I actually tried that clear weatherproof tape last winter, thinking it’d be less of a hassle than the shrink film. It went on easy enough, and did hel...

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RE: How much do you actually notice energy savings from special window coatings?

Honestly, I was surprised at how much more comfortable the living room felt after we sealed up the windows—even though the actual bill didn’t drop a t...

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RE: How I dodged a window contractor nightmare (and actually got great windows)

Caulk is definitely less stressful than foam, at least for me. I tried spray foam once around a door frame and spent more time cleaning it off my hand...

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RE: Finally got those dingy window frames looking new again—anyone else have a cleaning win?

Corners are the worst—totally agree. I thought I had everything smooth, then in daylight there’s always that one patch that stands out. I ended up wit...

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