donaldhiker
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RE: Anyone dealt with droopy window frames before?

I get where you’re coming from, but I do think there’s a middle ground before full replacement. When my kitchen window started sticking and the lock g...

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

I had a similar reaction when my windows went in last fall—kind of a subtle greenish shift, especially in the living room where the walls are a pale g...

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RE: Salt air and window headaches: is it just me?

Totally agree—living near the coast, I’ve seen it attack spots I wouldn’t even think about. Had a window latch corrode while the rest of the hardware ...

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RE: Dealing with foggy windows: replace the glass or just reseal?

That’s exactly what I ran into—resealed a couple foggy panes thinking I’d save some cash, but the drafts crept back in once it got cold. Did the candl...

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RE: Finally Got My Skylight to Open Remotely—Worth It?

I get wanting airflow, but I’m not sure a few bugs are always worth it. Last summer I tried leaving my skylight cracked open just a bit, thinking I’d ...

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

Totally get where you’re coming from. I ran into the same thing with the tape peeling up—especially on the side of the house that gets hit by wind. Wh...

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RE: Would you take out a loan just to get new windows?

I get where you’re coming from. I actually debated this when we moved in last year—our windows are original from the 60s, and yeah, they’re drafty. I ...

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RE: Why is it so hard to find energy-efficient windows that actually work off-grid?

This hits home way more than I expected. I was all hyped about new windows when we moved in—figured it’d be the magic fix for our chilly living room. ...

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

I was in the same boat—spent ages researching windows for the LEED angle, but honestly, sealing up gaps and insulating made a bigger difference for us...

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RE: Trying to budget for new Andersen double hung windows—what should I expect?

I actually just went through this last fall, swapping out three old windows for Andersen double hungs. Here’s what I wish I’d known up front: First, ...

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