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gandalfg26
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RE: How much would you pay to swap out those drafty windows?

I hear you on the inserts—tried them in our drafty old bedroom last winter. They helped, but honestly, I got tired of wrestling with them every time I...

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RE: Feeling stuck between aluminum and vinyl windows—regrets, anyone?

I totally get the frustration with vinyl warping—my parents had that happen in their place and it looked rough after a couple summers. But honestly, a...

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RE: Quick fix for stubborn or floppy window handles

I’ve tried the toothpick trick too—works in a pinch, but I always end up with a handle that feels kinda wobbly after a while. I’m honestly tempted to ...

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RE: Swapping Out Old Windows? Thin Triple-Pane Might Be Worth a Look

That condensation thing had me scratching my head too. Our old windows fogged up so much in the winter, I used to joke we were living in a cloud. Now,...

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RE: Finally upgraded to Kolbe windows, anyone else notice a difference?

We recently replaced our windows too (not Kolbe, but still a pretty solid brand), and I was honestly surprised by the difference. Before we upgraded, ...

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RE: Easy ways to keep your windows from aging too fast

I get where you're coming from, but I'm not totally convinced it's always a lost cause. When we moved into our first place, we had a couple windows th...

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RE: Windows for mountain homes—vinyl vs fiberglass?

Interesting points—I haven't had fiberglass yet, but your experience makes me curious. We went with vinyl windows last year (mostly for budget reasons...

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RE: Tried fixing cracked window glass myself—worth the hassle?

I've actually used silicone caulk on a couple of my windows last summer, and honestly, it's held up surprisingly well so far. Way easier to smooth out...