maryscott718
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RE: Things I wish I’d known before swapping out my old windows

Did the same thing—double pane in the bedroom, thinking it’d be plenty. Here’s what I learned after a year: 1. Sound: Double pane cut down some noise...

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RE: Double vs triple glazing for energy efficiency—worth the upgrade?

Yeah, I’d agree—triple glazing sounds great on paper, but unless the rest of your place is already well-insulated, it’s not going to do much. Here’s w...

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RE: Ever notice how double glazing can cut down on street noise too?

Yeah, double glazing’s really the only thing that made a noticeable difference for me. Here’s what worked at my place: first, I checked the window fra...

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RE: Salt air and window headaches: is it just me?

That’s exactly what happened when I tried WD-40 on my sliders. The tracks just collected more sand and grit, and I swear the smell stuck around for a ...

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RE: Getting your space ready before new windows go in—my checklist

I get wanting to keep things simple, but honestly, skipping the prep can backfire. I tried the “just vacuum after” approach once and ended up with gri...

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RE: When high-end windows aren’t all they’re cracked up to be

Yeah, same deal here. New windows made the place cozier but then the bathroom mirror started fogging up every morning, plus water on the sills. What w...

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RE: What surprised me (and what went wrong) installing my own windows

Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve done a few windows in my 1940s place and honestly, nothing’s ever square either. I used to obsess over gett...

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RE: Windows That Can Handle Ocean Air—Any Recommendations?

Step 1: Figure out what’s actually “marine-grade.” I thought any powder-coated aluminum would cut it, but nope—my last set started pitting after two y...

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RE: Choosing between Pella’s double-hung or casement Energy Star windows—anyone have thoughts?

Here’s what worked for me when I swapped out windows last year—step by step: 1. Figure out where condensation is actually coming from. Like you said,...

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RE: Anyone tried those ultra-slim triple glass windows yet?

Had the same thing happen here. Swapped out old windows for triple-glazed and the house felt warmer, but . Ended up with condensation on the glass eve...

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