elizabethrebel955
elizabethrebel955
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RE: Mixing solar panels with upgraded windows—worth it?

I get where you’re coming from. When I did my roof solar install, I debated doing windows at the same time, but crunching the numbers made me hold off...

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RE: How I got my windows to darken automatically (sorta DIY)

That’s pretty much been my experience too. I thought I was being careful—got the squeegee, the spray bottle, even watched a couple of those “pro insta...

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RE: Feeling stuck between aluminum and vinyl windows—regrets, anyone?

That’s the tradeoff, isn’t it? I swapped out old aluminum sliders for double-pane vinyl in my last place—night and day for both drafts and noise. But ...

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RE: How much would you pay to swap out those drafty windows?

I’ve definitely noticed that people get a bit starry-eyed about the potential savings from new windows. The marketing always makes it sound like your ...

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RE: New Discussion

I’ve tried the silicone seals on a couple of my basement windows—installation was a bit less messy than foam, but I noticed the adhesive started peeli...

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RE: Quick fix for stubborn or floppy window handles

I’ve actually used silicone on a couple of old crank handles when I couldn’t get replacements to match—held up okay for a season, but in my case, the ...

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RE: Swapping out old windows to beat the summer heat—worth it?

I get where you're coming from, but I’ve actually had the opposite experience in my place. We did triple-pane in our upstairs bedrooms (old house, dra...

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RE: Budgeting for new windows—how do you approach it?

I've found condensation is definitely less of an issue after upgrading to triple-pane windows, though it can still pop up if indoor humidity is too hi...