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RE: Why does mold love window sills so much?

I’ve wondered the same thing, honestly. A neighbor swears by those little silica packs, but I haven’t noticed much difference when I tried them last w...

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RE: CAUGHT WITHOUT THE RIGHT WINDOW GEAR—WHAT’S YOUR MOVE?

Foam tape and shrink film have saved me more than once during a cold snap. I’ve even tried bubble wrap on the panes—looks weird, but actually helps a ...

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RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?

Isn’t that the truth? I swear, I spent more time with a caulk gun than picking out glass. Did you notice any difference in noise with the argon? I kee...

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RE: If you had to pick: painted or stained window trim for a fixer-upper?

Totally get this. When we moved into our 70s ranch, the original window trim was so beat up I didn’t even consider stain. I like the look, but every l...

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RE: Choosing between slim and wide frames for big windows

Yeah, the insulation thing crossed my mind too—our last house had wide old wood frames that always felt warmer in winter. With the slim ones now, it’s...

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RE: Anyone actually notice a difference with krypton-filled windows?

Totally get this—my place is pushing 80 years, and I swear, every winter I find a new drafty spot. Did you notice any difference in noise reduction wi...

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

I’ve wondered about the whole airtightness thing too, especially after a few years. My neighbor had vinyls put in and mentioned they started to whistl...

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

Yeah, that’s definitely happened for me too—usually after a season or two. I’ve wondered if it’s just from condensation or maybe dust getting trapped ...

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RE: Replacing windows without emptying your wallet

Totally get this. My house is from the 60s and I’ve patched up more drafts than I can count. The shrink plastic does look a bit odd, but it’s saved my...

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