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RE: Would you splurge or save on Jeld-Wen windows if you were building from scratch?

I get what you mean, but I actually do notice a difference—at least with noise. We’re not in a super cold area either, but our street gets busy and th...

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RE: Anyone dealt with droopy window frames before?

That’s actually really encouraging to hear. I’ve been debating if I should just bite the bullet and replace my saggy old windows, but seeing you had l...

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RE: Cold drafts sneaking in? Saw this trick on the news

I get where you’re coming from. I tried the shrink-wrap plastic on my bedroom windows this winter, and honestly, it looks a bit weird, but it made a h...

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RE: Trimming window openings without wrecking your walls

I’m starting to think “charm” is just code for “extra work.” I tried using a heat gun on some ancient caulk and all it did was make a mess—definitely ...

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RE: Finding the Sweet Spot: Balancing Window Size and Home Efficiency

Yeah, I totally get that. I tried the shrink film kits one winter—cheap and easy, but honestly, they didn't do much once the wind picked up. The magne...

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RE: Worth it to cap old wood windows with aluminum or nah?

I tried capping the windows on my first house, which was a 1950s ranch. To be honest, I went for it mostly because the paint was peeling and I didn’t ...

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RE: Weird bends in wood shelves—normal or am I doing something wrong?

That’s actually super helpful to read because I’m in a similar spot—trying to figure out why my shelves are sagging even though I went all-in on seali...

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RE: Making window locks last longer: my quick fix

I totally get what you mean about overthinking it—I used to spend way too long messing with a stubborn window lock, convinced I could make it perfect....

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RE: WHAT DID YOU WISH YOU KNEW BEFORE REPLACING YOUR OWN WINDOWS?

That makes me feel a lot better, honestly. I keep looking at the corners on my first window and thinking there’s no way I’ll ever get everything perfe...

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RE: What if you had to pick curtains for every room but could only use one fabric?

I get what you mean about the pattern issue. I tried to find something with a bit of color or even just stripes, but it’s like everything is some shad...