dobby_star
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RE: How I stopped my double-pane windows from fogging up

I get what you mean about the anti-fog sprays—tried one on a whim, and it did absolutely nothing for the stuff between the panes. As for those vent ki...

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RE: Foggy windows driving me nuts—what’s actually normal?

I get what you mean about the sills—once the paint starts bubbling, it’s hard to ignore. I’ve got a 60s ranch and the original windows were basically ...

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RE: Impact glass vs. shutters for storm season—what’s your pick?

I hear you on the rust and the WD-40 routine—that’s me every spring. I switched to accordions a couple of years back for the same reason: one-person p...

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RE: Anyone tried those see-through solar windows for their home?

That’s been my worry with those films, honestly. If the window’s already drafty or the seals are shot, no amount of high-tech film is gonna fix the un...

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RE: No more rattling windows—my upgrade to laminated glass paid off

The trim thing is funny—I was convinced it’d drive me nuts too, but after a few weeks I barely noticed. Did you look into matching the new trim, or ju...

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

Interesting, I’ve got Andersen low-e windows and I do get a bit of that greenish tint—especially in the afternoon light. It’s subtle, but it’s there. ...

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RE: Thinking about swapping out windows myself—is it worth the hassle?

That plaster dust is relentless, isn’t it? When I did my living room windows, I tried hanging plastic sheets and even used one of those zippered doorw...

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RE: How much time did you spend replacing your windows?

I get why people want to knock out a bunch of windows at once, but I actually found it easier to do them one at a time—especially in an old house wher...

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RE: CAN YOU REALLY DOUBLE DIP ON REBATES AND TAX CREDITS?

I ran into this headache with solar panels a couple years back. The installer made it sound like I’d get both the state rebate and the full federal cr...

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