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RE: Keeping the heat in without cranking up the thermostat

- Good to hear it actually made a difference. - I've been debating attic insulation myself...but seems like a messy job. - Did you DIY it or hire some...

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RE: Rain sneaking in around my window—caulk or weather stripping?

- Just dealt with this exact issue last fall—rain sneaking in around a bedroom window. - Tried polyurethane first, and yeah, durability seemed solid.....

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RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows

Yeah, this is exactly where I'm at. Just moved into my first place and these huge windows are intimidating as heck. I've done basic stuff like shelves...

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RE: Replacing windows without emptying your wallet

- Good points on vinyl, but I've heard mixed things about durability over time. - Anyone had vinyl windows installed for 10+ years? Curious if they wa...

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RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows

- Curtains sound great for cleaning, but do they actually help much with insulation on big windows? - We're dealing with huge windows too, and I'm ske...

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RE: Rain sneaking in around my window—caulk or weather stripping?

- Installed hybrid sealant around my windows last fall, skipped the primer (figured it was just marketing hype). - Held up fine through winter, but no...

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RE: Window Shopping Dilemma: Vinyl vs Wood for Energy Savings

Good point here. As a first-time homeowner, I was pretty skeptical about vinyl at first—always thought wood was the premium choice. But honestly, afte...

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RE: Cheap tricks to keep windows from freezing me out this winter?

Tried the bubble wrap thing last winter—honestly, wasn't expecting much, but it did help a bit. Few things to keep in mind though: - Looks kinda weird...

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RE: my adventure with installing windows myself—worth the hassle?

- Interesting tip about the soapy water, hadn't heard that one before. - Tried the silicone profiling tool myself, but honestly found it a bit overrat...

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RE: Getting new windows installed evenly without losing your mind

Honestly, I tried the shim-and-level dance myself last summer, and it drove me nuts. Maybe it's just me, but I found that relying too heavily on shims...

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