phoenix_rain
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RE: Keeping Rain Out: What Actually Works for Leaky Windows?

I actually just bought my house last year, and gutter maintenance was one of the first things I had to deal with. Didn’t realize how much junk could p...

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RE: Which style of window gives your house more personality: grids or clean panes?

I totally get the dilemma—my house is a 60s ranch and I was in pretty much the same boat last spring. I kept seeing all those Pinterest photos with th...

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RE: WHAT DID YOU WISH YOU KNEW BEFORE REPLACING YOUR OWN WINDOWS?

Pulled out a kitchen window last fall and found a whole stack of old grocery bags stuffed in the gap. Not sure if it was for drafts or just laziness, ...

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RE: Quick Fixes for Those Pesky Window Handles That Won’t Budge

I totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve got a basement window that’s been “temporarily” propped open with a chunk of wood for almost a year now. ...

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RE: Stuck choosing between Kolbe and Andersen for my 90s home

Interesting, I was leaning toward Kolbe because a neighbor swears by them, but your mention of the crank handles makes me pause. I’m new to all this a...

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RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter

I get where you’re coming from, but I actually went the “just the glass” route in my place last year, and it’s held up better than I expected. Maybe ...

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RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows

I've been wondering about the dust issue too, actually. My parents have cellular shades (not motorized though), and they do seem to trap dust over tim...

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

My sister installed SageGlass last year, and honestly, the tint transitions seemed pretty smooth to me—didn't notice any lag or anything. Maybe your n...

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

I haven't seen any direct head-to-head studies either, but I did find a few homeowner blogs mentioning SageGlass holding up pretty well after 3-4 year...

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RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows

Totally agree about motorized shades being hit or miss for huge windows. We just moved into our first home last year, and the living room has these ma...

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