nickm18
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RE: What would you do if your double-pane windows started fogging up?

Yeah, I’ve wondered about that too. I left a couple foggy panes alone for a year or so, and it didn’t seem to mess with the frames much, but I live in...

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RE: Figuring out the right depth for porch covers when the sun won’t sit still

That’s such a good reminder about the light—I’ve seen neighbors go all-in on huge porch covers and then end up running lights all day just to see what...

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RE: Dealing with foggy windows: replace the glass or just reseal?

I always wonder if those defogging kits are just a band-aid. Tried one on a rental a couple years back—looked okay for a few months, then the fog crep...

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RE: How I spotted a shady window installer (and what tipped me off)

That’s definitely true, but I kinda wonder if photos always tell the whole story. Sometimes I feel like zooming in on a picture makes me notice stuff ...

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RE: What surprised me (and what went wrong) installing my own windows

Getting the old caulk off was honestly the worst part for me too. I tried a plastic scraper and some kind of caulk remover gel, but it still took fore...

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RE: How I spotted a shady window installer (and what tipped me off)

That “all standard” line cracks me up every time—like, what does that even mean? I had a guy try to sell me on “triple-pane, super energy efficient” w...

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

I totally get that. When I moved into my 70s ranch, the old single-pane windows were so bad you could literally feel a breeze across the living room. ...

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RE: Do triple pane windows make rooms feel darker?

I get what you're saying about the paint color making a bigger difference, but I’m not totally convinced the windows themselves don’t affect the brigh...

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RE: Trading old windows for energy savings: a homeowner’s dilemma

I tried those magnetic seals a couple winters back, and honestly, they didn’t live up to the hype for me. Maybe I did something wrong, but I found the...

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RE: Window replacements that actually look old (but work like new?)

I get that vibe—there’s something cool about a house that doesn’t look like it was all built in one weekend. But I gotta admit, after I swapped out my...

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