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RE: Worth it to go triple pane for subzero winters?

Haha, I feel like I’m on the same page as you with the “windows get all the blame” thing. I’ve been obsessing over whether to do triple pane too, but ...

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RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?

That’s what I keep wondering—how much of a difference do you actually feel, day to day? Like, do you notice the room’s warmer, or is it more just know...

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RE: Modern Window Upgrades in Old Houses: Worth the Trade-Off?

That’s wild, I thought replacing my old windows would make the place feel like a sauna, but honestly, after caulking and adding weatherstripping, it w...

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RE: Quick tricks for holding a cracked window together?

That is so true—my “temporary” duct tape patch on a basement window lasted through two winters because I just forgot about it. Kind of wild how someth...

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RE: Wood windows for old houses—who actually makes good ones these days?

I keep seeing Marvin and Andersen pop up too, but like... does anyone actually have them in an old house and feel like they blend in? I’m not super pi...

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RE: Tough weather and windows: paint or aluminum cladding?

I’m starting to see what you mean about cladding hiding stuff. I thought aluminum was the “set it and forget it” option, but now I’m second-guessing. ...

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RE: How do you seal your windows—tape, liquid, or old-school metal flashing?

I totally get the hesitation with caulk—my hand isn’t exactly steady, so I kept a stack of paper towels nearby. Honestly, I was surprised by how forgi...