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RE: Salt air and window headaches: is it just me?

Funny you mention that—on my last fiberglass install, I checked the caulking after the first winter and it was still solid. No shrinking or cracking y...

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RE: Tried to swap out my own window—here’s what I learned the hard way

Those old wood frames are a real pain, especially when they’ve warped over decades. I’ve run into the same issue—most films just don’t want to stick i...

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RE: Tried to swap out my own window—here’s what I learned the hard way

I’ve seen so many people run into the same weatherstripping issue—it’s easy to think more foam means more insulation, but those old casement windows a...

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RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows

I get what you’re saying about the film creating that dead air space—definitely helps, but I’ve always wondered if it’s as effective as folks hope. Yo...

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RE: Dealing with sweaty windows: Which Energy Star brands actually help?

That’s a solid point about dehumidifiers not being the magic fix, especially in these drafty old houses. I’ve seen situations where people spent thous...

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

Funny, I’ve had almost the exact opposite luck with tape on basement windows—sometimes it holds up great, sometimes it’s peeling by March no matter ho...

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RE: ANYONE GETTING MONEY BACK FOR NEW WINDOWS?

That sounds about right—old wood sills can be tricky, but a good installer should know how to handle them. I see a lot of these “energy guarantees” an...

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RE: Keeping the heat in without cranking up the thermostat

That draft behind outlets and switches is a classic. I see it all the time, especially in older homes where air sealing wasn’t even a thought. The foa...

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RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter

Yeah, thermal curtains can definitely help, especially with drafts. But if you're still noticing foggy windows, it might be worth checking your window...

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