kevinarcher
kevinarcher
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RE: How do you usually fix stuck or squeaky window locks?

I used to just let stuff like that slide, but after moving into our first place last year, I realized how quickly a sticky lock can turn into a window...

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RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?

Had a bit of a “grass is greener” moment when I started looking at window upgrades. I read all about krypton and those triple-glazed, space-age option...

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RE: Mixing solar panels with upgraded windows—worth it?

That’s reassuring to hear about the installer catching the panel issue early—sounds like you dodged a bigger headache down the line. I’m in a similar ...

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RE: Simonton vs. Andersen windows—worth the extra cash?

We went with inserts in our 1920s place because the original frames were gorgeous but drafty. Honestly, I noticed more condensation than before, espec...

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RE: Vinyl vs. fiberglass windows in the wild—what’s really easier?

I get where you’re coming from about vinyl not being as “no maintenance” as it’s made out to be, but I gotta say, my experience has been kind of the o...

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RE: Struggling to pick windows that don’t make my ranch look dated

That blue-ish tint thing happened to me too, but it actually grew on me after a while. At first, I kept second-guessing if I’d made a mistake, especia...

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RE: Still looking good after years: aluminum windows holding up

Can’t argue with that—vinyl wraps just didn’t survive our first winter here either. I put them on the old windows in the laundry room, and they looked...

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RE: Total blackout or layered curtains: which actually works better?

That’s actually a great tip about extending the rod—I did something similar after realizing how much light was sneaking in around the edges. It’s not ...

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RE: Getting precise measurements for weird-shaped windows (arches, triangles, etc.)

That string compass trick brings back memories... I tried something similar with a cardboard template when I tackled the weird triangle window in our ...

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

I tried the shrink film last winter and honestly, the plastic was flapping by February—probably user error, but it drove me nuts. The caulk idea is in...

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