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RE: GEAR THAT SAVED MY BUTT DURING WINDOW SWAP—WHAT’S YOUR CAN’T-LIVE-WITHOUT?

Tried the suspenders last summer during a siding job—mixed results. They do take the weight off your hips, but I kept catching them on door handles an...

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RE: Cold drafts sneaking in? Saw this trick on the news

That line about “if I’m not getting hit with a mini tornado while watching TV, it’s good enough” made me laugh—feels like you’ve been to my place. My ...

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

If your house is anything like mine—built in the ‘70s, not a straight line left—getting new windows in is its own adventure. I swapped out originals f...

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RE: Dealing with sweaty windows: Which Energy Star brands actually help?

Honestly, I’ve never seen a window brand that totally gets rid of condensation. Even after we put in triple-pane Pellas, there’s still a bit on the co...

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RE: When the bugs invade: a backyard mystery with two types of screens

Yeah, that tighter mesh is a double-edged sword. I swapped mine out a couple summers ago—kept the gnats out, but I swear my kitchen windows fogged up ...

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RE: Getting the most LEED credits out of window upgrades – worth the hassle?

That’s been my experience too. After swapping in high-efficiency windows, I did notice the room felt a bit closed-in, even though the drafts were gone...

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RE: WHAT DID YOU WISH YOU KNEW BEFORE REPLACING YOUR OWN WINDOWS?

I learned the hard way that less is more with spray foam—once it hardens, there’s no going back if you overdo it. For me, shimming the window square b...

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

Had a similar “petri dish” moment myself a few winters back. Here’s what worked for me step by step: 1) Crack the window after showers, even just a bi...

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RE: Tint-changing windows vs. smart blinds—which one's better?

I hear you on the price—those tint windows are cool but the sticker shock is real. I’ve been in my place 20+ years and honestly, smart blinds gave me ...

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

That’s the part that always gets me. I remember a couple summers back, I went after our 80s aluminum frames with the “miracle” combo—Bar Keepers, Magi...

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