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RE: Going Solo vs. Tag Team: Installing Windows Yourself or With Help?

Interesting take. When you did it solo, did you run into any issues with alignment or sealing the window properly? I always wonder if working alone ma...

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RE: Tried modern window trim and it totally changed my living room

That’s exactly what I ran into after swapping out the old colonial trim for those sharp, flat boards. I thought it’d be easier to keep clean, but inst...

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RE: Printing custom window latches: what worked for me

That’s interesting about the color difference— I’ve noticed something similar with my outdoor prints, but never really tracked it. Has anyone tried cl...

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RE: Is it really worth paying for window installation or should I just DIY?

I get what you’re saying about old houses—mine’s from the 40s and nothing is ever quite level. When you mention flashing, it makes me wonder: have you...

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RE: Why sealing windows near the ocean is trickier than you’d think

That’s wild—did you notice if the bubbling started on the windward side first, or was it pretty much everywhere? I’ve wondered if certain window shape...

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RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows

I get what you’re saying about metal V-strip lasting longer, but I’ve actually had better luck with the adhesive foam on wonky windows. The metal can ...

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RE: Stormy Nights and Drippy Windows: Quick Fixes That Actually Help

That’s pretty much spot-on—old windows just have a mind of their own. I know what you mean about the magnets not sealing tight where the frame’s warpe...

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RE: What if you had to pick curtains for every room but could only use one fabric?

Not sure I totally agree that “good enough” is always best when it comes to curtains, especially if you’re dealing with rooms that get blasted by afte...

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RE: Swapping old windows for new: did your curb appeal actually improve?

I wrestled with this exact thing a couple years ago. Our 1928 bungalow had those old, drafty wood windows—tons of character, but man, the winter bills...

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

I actually think caulk and weather stripping can be decent stopgaps, depending on the type of leak. If you’re seeing a tiny drip right at the window e...

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