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

That’s pretty much been my reality too. I spent more time taping off floors and hauling out furniture than actually removing the old sashes. I get wha...

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RE: Modern Window Upgrades in Old Houses: Worth the Trade-Off?

Honestly, I was surprised how much difference attic insulation made compared to the windows. Our old windows looked rough but weren’t leaking, so I he...

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RE: When the bugs invade: a backyard mystery with two types of screens

I’ve noticed the same thing, especially in the upstairs rooms. My house is from the 50s and the windows aren’t exactly modern, so airflow was already ...

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RE: Regretting My ReliaBilt Choice? Long-Term Durability Woes

I totally get where you're coming from. I put in a ReliaBilt door last spring and, honestly, the weatherstripping was almost a joke—mine looked like i...

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RE: Smart sensors for windows: did you know they can help with energy bills?

I had the same thought process when I moved in—my place is from the late 70s, and those original windows were draft city. Tried a set of sensors just ...

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RE: Cheap tricks for keeping car windows clear in the morning

Ha, that’s exactly my problem—sticky notes just become part of the background noise after a while. I tried using my phone to set a recurring reminder,...

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RE: Picking the right window color for curb appeal—regrets or wins?

I get the whole “function over looks” argument, but I’m not totally convinced it has to be one or the other. We’re in central Texas too, and when we b...

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RE: Swapping out old window handles—worth it for the style boost?

I get what you’re saying, but honestly, I swapped out a bunch of those ugly old handles in my place last spring and it made a bigger difference than I...

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RE: Struggling to keep drafts out—window sealing tape worth it?

Couldn't agree more with this. When I first moved into my place, I spent ages sealing windows thinking they were the main culprit. Turns out, the atti...

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RE: Finally upgraded my windows and loving the results

I feel this. When I got my first house, the windows were pretty drafty too—not terrible, but noticeable enough to bug me. I looked into replacements a...

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