dieselevans240
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RE: That time I learned the hard way that “dry heat” isn’t always better

- Totally get what you mean about the “little” fixes. I spent a whole winter blaming my old windows, when it turned out the culprit was a tiny gap whe...

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

- I totally get what you mean about the green tint. I noticed it right away after my new windows went in last fall. At first, I thought it was just th...

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RE: Tackling Old Windows: My Weekend Project Went Better Than Expected

- I actually had better luck with silicone on my 1930s windows than with metal interlocks. The metal ones were super draft-proof but made the sashes s...

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RE: Getting old windows unstuck without breaking them

Haha, yeah, I’ve definitely tried to rush it and paid the price. A few things that helped me: - Run a utility knife along the seam first—gets old pai...

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RE: Keeping wood windows healthy—any tricks to stop them rotting?

- Had the same thing happen—patched a corner, felt rock solid, but by March it was mushy again. - That’s what I ended up doing. More work, but now it...

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RE: Sun-soaked winters: does anyone else use big windows and heavy floors?

- I totally get what you mean about the chill—my old place had huge windows and I tried both cellular and thick curtains. - Honestly, the heavy drap...