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explorer31
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RE: Saved my living room window with a DIY crack fix—anyone else surprised by how well those kits work?

Yeah, I hear you on the “crystal clear” promises. Even with all the prep in the world, I’ve never gotten a totally invisible fix either—there’s always...

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RE: DIY WINDOW SEAL REPAIRS: SURPRISINGLY DOABLE OR JUST A TEMP FIX?

Yeah, swapping the sash is usually the “real” fix, but I get why folks want to try a repair first—some of those replacement quotes are brutal. I’ve se...

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RE: Street noise driving me nuts—storm windows or acoustic glass?

Laminated inserts are definitely underrated. I've installed acoustic glass for clients before, and while it's great, the cost difference is pretty ste...

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RE: Keeping the heat in without cranking up the thermostat

Yeah, totally agree with this. Curtains are great for windows, but doors and outlets are sneaky culprits too. I've seen plenty of homes where people o...

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RE: Rain sneaking in around my window—caulk or weather stripping?

Silicone caulk's usually my go-to as well, but I've noticed the same UV issue on west-facing windows after a couple years. Switched to a hybrid sealan...

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RE: Thinking about upgrading to smart windows—anyone tried View vs SageGlass?

I've installed both View and SageGlass windows for different projects, and honestly, neither app blew me away at first glance. SageGlass had me scratc...

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RE: Little-known hacks for smoother window installs

Interesting point about warming the surface—I haven't tried that yet, but it makes sense. I've noticed epoxy can be finicky in colder temps. One thing...

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RE: BIG WINDOW, BIG TROUBLE: DIY REMOVAL ADVENTURES

I hear you about the foam explosions... learned that one the hard way myself. One time, I thought I'd be clever and use regular expanding foam around ...

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RE: Struggling with window removal—am I the only one messing this up?

You're definitely not alone in this. Window removal is one of those sneaky DIY jobs that looks deceptively simple until you're knee-deep in broken gla...

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