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joshuam88
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RE: Finally figured out how to actually read those window labels

Totally get where you're coming from—these old houses are full of surprises. I sealed up my basement rim joists thinking that’d be the last draft, but...

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RE: What would you do if every window quote was wildly different?

Man, I hear you on the “window roulette.” I went through the same circus—quotes from $5k to $20k for basically the same number of windows. In the end,...

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RE: Windows: From Boring Glass to DIY Masterpieces

That condensation battle is too real—my old house has single-pane windows and I swear, even a tiny gap turns into an ice rink in January. Still, I can...

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RE: Windows That Can Handle Ocean Air—Any Recommendations?

That salty air is relentless, isn’t it? I really thought fiberglass would be the magic bullet, but like you, I’ve already seen pitting on our window l...

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RE: If these walls could talk: windows that changed everything

Yeah, that fogging is annoying—happened to us too, and it’s wild how much it messes with both the view and the insulation. I was skeptical about warra...

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RE: Cheap and cheerful window makeovers—what’s actually doable?

I tried the magnetic window insulator kit last winter—honestly, it was a step up from the sticky tape stuff, but not a miracle cure. The magnets held ...

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RE: Finally won the battle against soggy window frames

Totally relate to this. There’s something about those old windows—mine had the ripples and the weird, clunky latches too. I used to love how they look...

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

That pretty much sums it up. I’ve tried the “soundproof” curtains, but to be honest, they mostly just made my room darker and heavier—didn’t do much f...

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RE: Vinyl vs Fiberglass Windows for Cold Mountain Winters?

Totally agree about installation quality—makes a huge difference. But honestly, vinyl windows have come a long way lately. We put some in our cabin tw...