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emily_clark
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RE: Making window locks last longer: my quick fix

I get the “good enough” approach, but I’m not totally sold on stopping there, especially if you’ve got kids or live somewhere break-ins are a concern....

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RE: When Your Window Handles Turn Into a Saturday Project

That whole “just checking” spiral is real. I thought I’d just swap a handle in my kitchen, but the next thing I knew I was measuring every window, try...

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RE: Cheap ways to dress up boring window frames?

I get the appeal of MDF for quick fixes, but I’m always a little nervous about using it near windows, especially in older homes where drafts and leaks...

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RE: Finally upgraded my windows and loving the results

Yeah, that's a really good point. When we upgraded our windows, we noticed a big improvement at first, but after a while, condensation started creepin...

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RE: City noise driving me nuts—soundproof curtains or acoustic windows?

Interesting points about acoustic windows, and I totally get why you'd recommend them. But I'm wondering—are acoustic windows really the best solution...

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

That's interesting—did you end up having to replace the framing around those windows too, or was it just surface-level rot? I'm asking because we're i...

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RE: Replacing windows without emptying your wallet

Hmm, acrylic inserts sound like an interesting alternative. Did you find them noticeably better at insulation compared to your old windows? I've been ...

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RE: Finally upgraded my windows and loving the results

I've had mixed luck with weatherstripping tape myself. Used it around a couple of drafty windows upstairs, and it did the trick initially—definitely n...