patj41
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RE: When your new windows just won’t close right: a home repair mystery

Yeah, I hear you on the frame issue. We bought our place about five years ago, and I figured new windows would be a quick fix for the drafty living ro...

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RE: Triple pane vs double pane windows: worth the upgrade or just extra cost?

Totally get what you mean—sealing up those random gaps made a bigger difference than I expected in our place, too. Did you notice any sound difference...

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RE: DO YOU GO FOR MODERN OR CLASSIC WINDOW GRILLES?

I get what you’re saying about “they never look quite as sharp as real divided lites,” but honestly, I swapped out the old wood muntins in my 80s ranc...

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RE: Dealing with steamy windows: dehumidifier or just crack the window?

I’ve wondered the same thing. My neighbor put in one of those fans last winter and swears by it, but I can’t tell if it’s the fan or just better habit...

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RE: Letting in more light without roasting your living room

That “oven” effect is no joke. I used to think my living room was just doomed to be a sauna in the afternoons, but you’re right—the lighter films make...

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

Yeah, I hear you on the numbers not adding up. I actually had a window guy give me a quote last fall and nearly spit out my coffee. For what it would’...

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RE: Cheap and cheerful ways to dress up plain window frames

Funny you mention the scuffing—white satin has been a bit of a mixed bag for me. In our back hallway, it hides fingerprints better than matte, but my ...

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RE: What do you do with old window frames and glass?

That hits home—literally. I tried patching up a sash last spring, thinking I could squeeze another year out of it. Looked okay at first, but by fall, ...

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RE: Swapping Out Old Windows? Thin Triple-Pane Might Be Worth a Look

That’s interesting about the frames—advertising really does make those “slim” profiles look almost invisible, but once they’re in, it’s a different st...

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

Had a similar leak around my kitchen window last year, and I was convinced it was gutters too. But after cleaning them out twice (yeah, twice...), sti...

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