georgesewist
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RE: What surprised you when taking out old vinyl windows?

Juice box insulation—classic. Once pulled a window in my 1950s place and found a wad of old newspaper from the Nixon era. Guess they figured anything ...

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RE: Quick fix for sagging window frames: shims to the rescue

I’ve heard mixed things about those composite shims—some folks love them, but I’m not totally sold. Feels like they’d still get brittle with enough co...

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RE: Foggy windows driving me nuts—what’s actually normal?

Not sure I totally buy the “just physics” thing either. I’ve got a place from ‘97 and the bedrooms on the north side fog up way more, even if I barely...

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RE: Swapping Out Old Windows in the Mountains: Worth It or Just a Headache?

I get the appeal of new windows, especially in the mountains where winter just doesn’t mess around. But honestly, I’ve held off on swapping out my old...

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RE: Swapping out old windows for double panes: worth it?

I hear you on the “air feels heavier” thing—my place started feeling almost stuffy after I sealed everything up tight. Honestly, I regret losing a bit...

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

Honestly, I’ve looked at those interior storms, but the price tag made me pause. For just two or three drafty windows, I’m not convinced it’s worth it...

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RE: Which windows actually keep out city noise?

Honestly, I’ve always been a bit skeptical about how much difference the “special” glass actually makes. I mean, I get that laminated glass is suppose...

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RE: Winter drafts and the legend of the bubble wrap window

Bubble wrap on windows is one of those things that sounds clever until you actually try it. I gave it a shot a couple winters ago, mostly out of curio...

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RE: When is a foggy window just weather, and when is it a problem?

Yeah, the price hurts. I actually put off dealing with my foggy kitchen window for a couple years because I figured it was just condensation and would...

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

Sealing gaps definitely helps, but honestly, how much noise reduction are we really talking here? Like, is it enough to sleep through garbage trucks a...

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