fishing_jennifer
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RE: Anyone dealt with droopy window frames before?

That’s exactly what I’m worried about. I did a quick caulk job on one window last fall, and now I’m paranoid every time it rains. I get wanting to buy...

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RE: Fiberglass window brands in the news—worth the hype?

That’s the truth. I swapped out my 80s single-panes for fiberglass last year thinking I’d be set, but turns out the real culprit was the insulation in...

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

Not sure I buy the hybrid hype for every job. Tried it on my back porch windows last fall—prep was a pain, and yeah, it stuck... but honestly, the mes...

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RE: Dreaming up the ultimate smart window features

Couldn’t agree more. I went all-in on smart blinds for our master, but when the app crashed last winter, it was good old elbow grease that got us priv...

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RE: Which way do your windows face for max winter sun?

North and east windows are brutal in winter, right? I tried the shrink-wrap too—total wrestling match with the hairdryer, but it does help. Triple gla...

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RE: Would You Gamble On Cheaper Windows To Save Upfront Cash?

This is spot on. I remember when we moved in, I thought swapping out the old basement windows for new ones would make it quieter down there. Spent a b...

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RE: Windows that survive thin air and chilly temps

I actually looked into this when replacing windows last year. Turns out the whole "NASA-grade" thing usually refers to aerogel insulation, which NASA ...

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RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows

I've seen those magnetic tracks in action at my sister's place, and honestly, they're not as flimsy as you'd think. She's had them up for about a year...

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RE: Foggy windows driving me nuts

I've been down this road myself, and honestly, sealing the holes afterward didn't do much for me. Maybe it bought me a few extra months, but the fog c...

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RE: finally replaced my windows without losing a finger

Yeah, temperature definitely plays a role. I tackled my first window replacement last summer, thinking the low-expansion foam would be foolproof. Nope...

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