joshuaphotographer
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RE: South-Facing Vs. East/West Windows for Winter Warmth—Which Works Better?

That matches my experience. Our living room has big south windows and it’s noticeably warmer in there, even on cloudy days. I’ve tried the plastic fil...

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RE: Trimming window openings without wrecking your walls

That makes a lot of sense. I tried scribing for the first time on our living room windows and it definitely helped get a tighter fit, especially since...

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RE: Trimming window openings without wrecking your walls

I get the appeal of painter’s tape for foam—makes sense for keeping things tidy—but honestly, I’ve had mixed results with it. Maybe I’m just not patie...

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RE: Getting old windows unstuck without breaking them

I’ve definitely wrestled with the sticky residue from those citrus gel strippers too—feels like trading one problem for another. I tried a soy-based s...

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

That’s exactly what I was worried about when we bought this place. I kept reading about how even the best coatings don’t really stop the hardware from...

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

Yeah, the hassle is real. Pulled out a couple of mine last month thinking it’d be a quick project, but every frame was a weird size and nothing was sq...

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RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter

I was skeptical at first too, mostly because I didn't want my windows looking like leftover sandwiches... But honestly, after last year's heating bill...

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RE: Window choices when living way up high

We had similar issues with wind noise, though we're only on the 12th floor. Originally, I thought hybrid frames would be enough, but after a particula...

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RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows

I feel you on the roller shades issue. We moved into our first home last year and have these large south-west facing windows in the living room. At fi...

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RE: Window letting in cold air—any quick fixes?

Yeah, weatherstripping made a huge difference at my place too. I thought thermal curtains alone would do the trick, but nope...still felt those chilly...