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minimalism549
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RE: Saved my living room window with a DIY crack fix—anyone else surprised by how well those kits work?

That’s the truth right there. I’ve seen folks throw everything at old windows—resin, caulk, weatherstripping—and still end up with chilly toes in Janu...

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RE: Keeping warm in off-grid cabins: insulated window upgrades making headlines

That’s been my experience too—sometimes the “simple” solution just makes things messier. I’m curious, have you tried any of the newer insulated window...

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RE: Would you take out a loan just to get new windows?

I’ve seen a lot of folks hold off because of the upfront cost, but honestly, drafty windows just keep costing you in the long run. Out of curiosity, d...

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RE: Where do you even begin with swapping out old windows?

You nailed it about patience—there’s just no shortcut with these old windows, especially if you care about keeping the original look. I’ve used epoxy ...

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RE: Which is more annoying: smart window disconnects or battery problems?

I hear you on the cord covers—I’ve installed plenty for folks who just want those wires out of sight, even if it’s not exactly magazine-worthy. Someti...

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RE: Why is taking out old windows such a pain?

Man, you nailed it with the “box of surprises” thing. Every time I get called in to work on old windows, I brace myself for the unexpected—crooked fra...

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RE: Finally won the battle against soggy window frames

That’s a solid point about the cords not being the real hero with drafts. I ran into a similar thing on a 1920s bungalow—replaced the cords, but still...

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RE: Thinking about upgrading to smart windows—anyone tried View vs SageGlass?

Interesting feedback—I've also heard good things about SageGlass, but curious if anyone's had hands-on experience with View? Wondering how their app r...

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

Totally agree on the installation materials—seen way too many decent windows underperform because someone cut corners there. Curious though, anyone fo...

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RE: Thinking about upgrading to smart windows—anyone tried View vs SageGlass?

I've heard similar things about SageGlass, but haven't seen View windows in action yet. The lag issue does seem common with smart glass tech right now...

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