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donnapilot885
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RE: Saw a story about DIY storm window fails—worth the risk or nah?

I get the appeal of custom clips, but honestly, I’ve had mixed results. Couldn’t agree more—sometimes it feels like you’re chasing your tail. I tried...

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RE: How I finally stopped that gross black stuff from creeping up my window sills

Yeah, I get where you’re coming from. I tried the magnetic panels too and honestly, they were more of a hassle than I expected. My window frames are a...

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RE: Quick tricks for holding a cracked window together?

Packing tape definitely blends in better than duct tape, but I’ve had it peel up at the corners after a few weeks, especially if the window gets any s...

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RE: What surprised me (and what went wrong) installing my own windows

You’re definitely not the only one who notices those little imperfections. I tried free-handing around my window trim once and regretted it as soon as...

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RE: Keeping Rain Out: What Actually Works for Leaky Windows?

Yeah, that’s the thing—there’s always something else to chase down. I’ve done the tape, caulk, and even tried that “super” expanding foam once… which ...

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RE: Did you go Euro for passive house windows or stick with local triple-pane?

I get the hype for Euro tilt-turns, but I’m still not convinced they’re always worth the premium. Local triple-pane did fine for us, and honestly, I’m...

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

Yeah, the removal part is kind of a pain, especially if the tape’s been on there a while. I always end up with sticky residue around the frame that ta...

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RE: Swapping out old windows for fiberglass: totally worth the effort?

That north-side draft is the bane of my existence too. I’ve got 1930s double-hungs with storms, and every winter there’s always a couple spots where t...

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RE: Swapping Out Old Windows? Thin Triple-Pane Might Be Worth a Look

I get the temptation with these new thin triple-pane windows, but honestly, I’m still not convinced the payback is there unless your old windows are r...

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RE: Why is taking out old windows such a pain?

That’s pretty much what happened at my place, too. I figured new windows would help with drafts and maybe shave a bit off the heating bill, but I didn...

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