mturner80
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RE: How worried should I be about lead paint when swapping out old windows?

I’m right there with you on the EPA rules sometimes feeling overkill, but after doing my own window swap last year, I get why they exist. I figured I ...

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RE: Do DIY glass repair kits actually work or just a temporary fix?

I’ve had a similar experience. Used one of those kits on a small crack in the guest room window—wasn’t expecting much, but it’s been over a year and i...

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RE: Things I wish I’d checked before getting window quotes

Yeah, I’ve had that happen and it threw me off too. The first time I saw a quote where they listed every single lock, handle, and even the screens sep...

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RE: Getting your space ready before new windows go in—my checklist

I had the same debate with myself before our last project, and honestly, I just went with heavy-duty plastic sheeting (the 4 mil kind) and painter’s t...

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RE: Mixing solar panels with upgraded windows—worth it?

That makes sense—air sealing and insulation seem like the boring stuff, but I’ve noticed the same thing. I’m still debating which order to tackle thin...

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

I swapped out the old foam for silicone seals on my front door this winter, too. They held up better than foam but still got a bit squished where the ...

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RE: Vinyl vs. fiberglass windows in the wild—what’s really easier?

Not sure I totally buy that fiberglass is always the “no draft, no warping” solution. My cousin swapped to fiberglass in his place a couple years back...

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

That “new window smell” is real—mine lingered for weeks, and I was starting to wonder if it’d ever fade. About condensation: did you notice it more on...

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RE: Do triple pane windows make rooms feel darker?

I get what you’re saying, but I didn’t really notice much of a difference in brightness after switching to triple pane. My living room faces east and ...

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RE: Is it really cheaper to swap your own windows? Real numbers wanted

I ran the numbers when I did mine last spring—materials alone ran about $350 per window (mid-range vinyl), plus another $30-40 for trim, spray foam, s...

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