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RE: Would you actually go for triple pane windows or nah?

I get where you’re coming from, but I’d push back a little on the noise angle. I swapped to triple pane in my bedroom (busy street out front), and it...

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RE: Finally got those dingy window frames looking new again—anyone else have a cleaning win?

I hear you on the climate making a difference. Where I am, the sun just eats up anything plastic or vinyl—soap and water alone never cut it for me eit...

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RE: Window leaking again... need tips on reliable caulk or sealant

Funny, I’ve had the same thing happen with silicone on painted wood—looked great at first, then a year later it’s dangling like a loose shoelace. Poly...

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RE: Finally won the battle against soggy window frames

I hear you on that—oil just seems to soak in and revive old sills in a way water-based stuff can’t. I’ve always been skeptical about using conditioner...

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

I get what you're saying about sealing gaps, but honestly, in my experience, acoustic windows made a bigger difference than anything else. I tried wea...

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RE: Replacing windows without emptying your wallet

True, silicone is definitely a step up from rope caulk, but I've had mixed results with the cheaper stuff. Some brands seem to yellow or peel after ju...

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

Totally agree about prioritizing rooms—makes sense to put money where you spend most of your time. But honestly, I'd be cautious about dragging it out...

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RE: Found out you can finance new windows—who knew?

Yeah, smaller places can be great, but they're not always a slam dunk either. Had a local guy install some windows for me last year—nice enough dude, ...

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RE: Finally upgraded my windows and my heating bill dropped big time

Yeah, attic ventilation is definitely overlooked a lot. But honestly, I've seen people go overboard with sealing everything up tight and then end up w...

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

Totally agree on sealing drafts—it's amazing how much difference that makes. I used to think window upgrades were just marketing hype until I actually...

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