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RE: How do you usually fix stuck or squeaky window locks?

I’m glad I’m not the only one who found graphite more trouble than it’s worth. When I tried it on my old casement window, I ended up with gray dust al...

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RE: WHAT WAS I THINKING?

Honestly, I can relate. Looking back at my old teams, I had a weird attachment to Sentret and Furret too—maybe because they’re so common early on? I a...

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

I’ve been wondering about this too. I keep seeing recommendations all over the place—some say 30%, others push it to 40% or more. But when I tried to ...

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RE: Things I wish I’d checked before getting window quotes

I’m right there with you—window quotes are just... a lot. I actually got three different estimates last month, and every single one had some weird lin...

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RE: Choosing between saving up or financing for new windows—what worked for you?

That’s interesting—I've been debating the same thing, and honestly, the cost-benefit math is trickier than I thought. My house has older single-pane w...

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RE: Getting new windows in without the headaches: my step-by-step

I get what you’re saying about painter’s caulk, but I’ve actually had mixed results with it, especially on wider gaps. Maybe it’s just my technique, b...

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RE: Why do my windows keep sticking no matter what I try?

That’s interesting about the frame being out of square—I hadn’t thought about the house settling making such a difference. My place is similar vintage...

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RE: Getting your space ready before new windows go in—my checklist

That foam really is wild—first time I used it, I thought I’d been careful, but it still expanded onto the window ledge. Had to scrape it off and repai...

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RE: Dealing with foggy windows: replace the glass or just reseal?

I’m definitely leaning toward resealing, too, especially since you all have had some success with it. I’ve been reading up on insulated glass units an...

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