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RE: Saw a news piece on folks fixing up old aluminum windows themselves—worth the effort?

Totally get what you mean about aluminum being stubborn. I tried bending one of mine back into shape with a rubber mallet—ended up just making it look...

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RE: Cracked Windows After Big Temperature Swings—Anyone Else Fed Up?

Yeah, I’m right there with you on the shrink film kits. They’re not pretty, but they do help a bit, especially when you’re dealing with those old, dra...

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RE: Finally figured out how to actually read those window labels

I get what you’re saying about the numbers not always feeling like a big deal, but honestly, I noticed a difference after we swapped ours out last win...

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

I totally get where you’re coming from. I tried the whole curtain-plus-insert combo in my bedroom and, honestly, it helped a bit but didn’t come close...

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

I hear you on the bargain foam strips… I fell for those too, thinking I was being thrifty, but they barely made it through one winter. The silicone st...

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RE: Windows that survive thin air and chilly temps

We upgraded to triple-pane last year, and honestly, I noticed the difference right away. Still had to chase down drafts around outlets (seriously, wha...

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RE: Finally upgraded to Kolbe windows, anyone else notice a difference?

I went with Kolbe windows too, and honestly, I was skeptical at first about how much difference they'd make. But after the first winter, I was sold. D...

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RE: Privacy upgrade dilemma: smart blinds or switchable glass?

Yeah, I totally get what you're saying here. Smart blinds are cool and all, but sometimes tech can complicate things more than simplify them. Have you...