jessicah13
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RE: Battling drafty windows—what actually works in winter?

Honestly, I’ve patched and sealed more windows than I can count, and every year it’s the same story—something works for a while, then you’re back at i...

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RE: Tried Swapping Out My Own Windows—Regret Or Reward?

That’s the truth right there. I’ve been called out to “fix” jobs where the only thing wrong was that someone expected every joint to be laser-straight...

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RE: Anyone actually managed to clear up cloudy window panes at home?

Yeah, those “defogging” fixes never really last, in my experience. Swapping out just the glass is the way to go if you want it done right, but you’re ...

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RE: Thinking about swapping out windows myself—is it worth the hassle?

Those old houses always have a few curveballs. Pulled a window in a ‘52 place last winter and found an old wasp nest plus a handful of marbles—no idea...

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RE: Getting the most LEED credits out of window upgrades – worth the hassle?

We’ve swapped out a ton of original windows in older houses, and I’ll say, the paperwork for LEED is never fun. But I’ve seen a few clients get a real...

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RE: Keeping warm in off-grid cabins: insulated window upgrades making headlines

Had a job a couple winters back—small off-grid place, client wanted it airtight to save on firewood. We went all-in on insulation and double glazing, ...

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RE: Why is taking out old windows such a pain?

Had a job where we pulled out an old window and found a petrified sandwich in the wall cavity—no clue how it got there. Dust is just part of it, but I...

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RE: City noise driving me nuts—soundproof curtains or acoustic windows?

Had a client near the freeway who tried curtains first—barely made a dent. Ended up going acoustic windows, and now he says he forgets traffic even ex...

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RE: Window choices when living way up high

Double glazing is solid, no doubt, but honestly I've found that good old-fashioned weather stripping and sealing does wonders too. Worked on a client'...

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RE: Thinking about privacy glass for home windows—worth the hype?

Had a client last year who had similar bubbling issues in their bathroom—thought humidity was the culprit too. Turned out, it wasn't just humidity but...

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