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RE: Why does water always find its way in?

I get what you’re saying about the “hand test,” but honestly, I think tech has its place. I picked up a cheap thermal camera attachment for my phone, ...

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RE: If My Windows Could Think for Themselves…

Had a similar situation a few years back—thought I was being clever by splurging on fancy new windows for the living room, thinking it’d be a game cha...

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

I hear you on the condensation front—my house is sealed up tighter than a submarine after I did new insulation, and even 35% humidity gets me foggy wi...

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RE: How I Broke Down the Costs for New Windows Without Losing My Mind

I always break out the extras—especially disposal and permits. It’s a little more paperwork up front, but I’ve had contractors try to sneak those into...

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

Definitely hear you on the “plastic wrap” aesthetic—my spouse called it “living in a sandwich bag.” I found if you trim the film right to the frame ed...

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RE: How I got my windows to darken automatically (sorta DIY)

I’ll admit, the hum with smart tint is real—mine sounded like a faint sci-fi movie in the background. But honestly, I found static cling film just as ...

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RE: Do you go classic or modern with new windows?

I hear you on the cleaning front—my sister went with black frames and now jokes she should’ve bought stock in Windex. They do look sharp, but every sm...

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RE: Is the extra price for krypton windows actually worth it?

Had the same debate with myself last year—krypton or just stick with argon. Ended up mixing both, honestly. Krypton went into the bedroom windows that...

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RE: Saw a news piece on folks fixing up old aluminum windows themselves—worth the effort?

Had the same battle with my 70s aluminum sliders—thought a tube of caulk and some foam would be the magic fix. Nope. Still felt like I was living in a...

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