matthewbirdwatcher
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RE: WOULD YOU PATCH UP A CRACKED FIBERGLASS WINDOW FRAME OR JUST REPLACE IT?

That’s pretty much where I’m at. My place is only a few years old, but one of the basement windows already has a hairline crack in the fiberglass fram...

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RE: If you could see your future energy bill: a window replacement time travel story

I went through this exact debate last winter, and honestly, I was surprised how much the non-monetary stuff ended up mattering. My place is a 1970s sp...

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RE: How worried should I be about lead paint when swapping out old windows?

I just swapped out a couple windows in my 1940s place and yeah, lead was definitely on my mind. I did grab one of those cheap swab tests for peace of ...

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RE: Smart glass windows at home: worth it or just a fancy gimmick?

I get where you’re coming from, but I’d actually flip that for certain setups. My place has a west-facing wall of glass, and the glare was brutal, eve...

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RE: Swapping out window hinges: do you go solo or call in the pros?

I tried swapping hinges on a 90s casement window last month, thinking it’d solve the sticking and drafts. Turns out, the frame was warped just enough ...

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RE: Tried to swap out my own window—here’s what I learned the hard way

I totally relate to the draft problem. I thought I’d sealed everything up tight, but turns out a tiny gap near the bottom corner was letting cold air ...

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RE: Tried out black window trim—totally changed my curb appeal

That heat transfer is no joke. I did black aluminum outside and black composite inside on my windows, mostly because it matched the roofline and, yeah...

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RE: Anyone actually notice a difference with krypton-filled windows?

I get what you’re saying, but I think it really depends on the setup. I swapped out all the original 80s windows in my place with krypton-filled ones ...

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RE: Surprising History Behind Made-To-Order Blinds—Is It Worth It?

I ran into this exact mess when I moved into my place—built in 1947, and not a single window is a “normal” rectangle. I thought custom blinds would be...

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RE: CHOOSING BETWEEN MARVIN AND OLD INTEGRITY WINDOWS – ANY REGRETS?

I ran into the same thing after swapping out my old Integrity windows for new Marvins last fall. The drafts are gone, which is great, but now I’m seei...

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