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RE: Why is taking out old windows such a pain?

Corners are brutal, no doubt. I swear, whoever invented window glazing putty must’ve hated future generations. I hear you on the infrared—feels like y...

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RE: What do you do with old window frames and glass?

Yeah, I totally get where you’re coming from. Old windows are such a mixed bag—sometimes you pull off a bit of trim and suddenly you’re in a three-hou...

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RE: GLASS VS. POLYCARBONATE: WHICH HOLDS UP BETTER OFF-GRID?

I hear you—glass looks great, but the stress of worrying about every bump or critter visit just isn’t worth it. I swapped out my old glass panes for p...

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RE: Keeping Cool: Best Window Choices for Sweltering Summers?

Yeah, I hear you on the reflective film. I put it up in my home office and it did help with the heat, but man, it made everything feel like a dentist'...

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RE: What I learned after a leaky window: small details make a big difference

I’ve been there too—tried to outsmart a drafty window with a quick fix (in my case, that clear caulk in a squeeze tube). Looked fine at first, but com...

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RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter

Interesting points here, especially about installation quality being a bigger factor than frame material. I've definitely seen cases where even high-q...

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RE: Keeping the heat in without cranking up the thermostat

Glad someone mentioned attic hatches...I did mine last year with foam board and weather stripping, and it's honestly shocking how much warmer the upst...

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

Yeah, totally agree—those moisture issues can sneak up on you fast. I remember hesitating over the upfront cost when we replaced ours a few years back...

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RE: City noise driving me nuts—soundproof curtains or acoustic windows?

Totally agree about curtains—they're nice for aesthetics and maybe softening echoes, but serious city noise laughs at curtains. Foam insulation boards...

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RE: Stripping vs sanding old window trim—what works better?

Good call on ventilation—can't stress that enough. Also, once you've got those windows stripped down, consider weatherstripping them properly. Makes a...

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