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

Not sure if I’m the odd one out, but I had the opposite experience with shrink film last winter. Maybe it’s just my clumsy hands, but it kept peeling ...

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RE: Why is spotting rotten window frames so tricky?

Paint totally tricked me when I moved in—looked perfect from the curb, but once I started scraping around the sills, I found soft spots hiding under t...

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RE: Dealing with leftover panes after a window upgrade

I totally get what you mean about the old putty being stubborn. When we moved into our place last fall, we had a stack of leftover panes after upgradi...

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RE: Trending: Bold Window Trim Colors Are Popping Up Everywhere—Thoughts?

That’s such a good point about white trim showing every little mistake. We just bought our place and I’ve been debating whether to go bold or play it ...

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RE: DID YOU KNOW THESE WINDOWS USE REAL WOOD INSIDE?

I get the appeal of keeping the old wood windows going—they really have character and you can fix them up bit by bit. But honestly, after my first win...

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RE: Which Corner Joint Holds Up Better for Window Trim—Miter or Butt?

I totally get what you mean about the shifting—my place is a '60s ranch and the walls are never quite square. I went with butt joints in my bedroom la...

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RE: Thinking about upgrading to smart windows—anyone tried View vs SageGlass?

That's a really good point, and something I've been thinking about a lot lately. As a first-time homeowner, I'm quickly learning that the initial pric...

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

I had a similar issue with drafts last winter and ended up using window insulation film. It was actually pretty easy—just clean the frame, stick the t...

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RE: Finally upgraded my windows and loving the results

Totally agree—new windows helped me too, but I still had some foggy mornings. What worked for me was adding simple exhaust fans in the bathroom and ki...

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RE: Budgeting for new windows—how do you approach it?

We just went through this ourselves, and honestly, spacing it out worked pretty well for us. Here's how we tackled it: first, we prioritized the rooms...

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