katiechef606
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RE: Clerestory Windows or Skylights: Which Brings in Better Light (and Less Hassle)?

This lines up with my experience too. I really wanted a skylight for that “sunbeam on the floor” look, but after hearing horror stories about leaks (a...

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RE: Windows that don’t leak air at 7,000 feet… is that too much to ask?

I get where you’re coming from, but I’m not totally convinced altitude is the main culprit. We’re up around 7,200ft and after our window install last ...

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RE: SURPRISED BY WINDOW REPLACEMENT COSTS? WHAT TO ASK BEFORE SIGNING OFF

This is exactly where I landed after my window replacement saga last fall. When you’re suddenly staring at a final bill with extra charges for things ...

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RE: Smart Window Gadgets: Worth It for Awkward Spaces?

That’s kind of where I landed too. I tried a couple of those “smart” retrofit kits and honestly, after fighting with the brackets and realizing my win...

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RE: How do you seal your windows—tape, liquid, or old-school metal flashing?

I tried the plastic film with tape my first winter and it was a headache—edges peeled up and it just looked sloppy. I’m curious about Seal ‘N Peel, t...

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RE: Why do my smart window sensors keep disconnecting?

I’ve run into the same thing with sensors dropping off, and it’s almost always the ones near my leakiest windows. I was convinced at first it was a ra...

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RE: WHAT MADE YOUR WINDOW QUOTE JUMP? MATERIALS VS. INSTALLATION

I get why you do that, but I’m actually not convinced padding the budget is always the way to go. When I did my first window replacement, I kept heari...

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RE: Finally upgraded my windows and loving the results

Good call on the mold-resistant silicone—I learned that the hard way after redoing the caulking around my bathtub twice in one year. Speaking of weath...

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

I've been considering smart windows too, but I'm curious—did you notice a significant difference in your energy bills after installing the View window...

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RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter

Yeah, those little humidity monitors are surprisingly handy. Did you find a specific humidity range that worked best for you? I've been aiming for aro...

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