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RE: That weird greenish hue on new windows—does it bug you?

That greenish tint totally threw me off when we got our new windows last fall. I thought I’d picked the wrong paint for the living room, but nope—it w...

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RE: Battling drafty windows—what actually works in winter?

I totally get the towel-in-the-window thing—I did that for two winters in my first apartment. Looked like I was prepping for a flood, but it was bette...

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

Defrost’s definitely the path of least resistance in my world too, even if it means sitting there for a minute like a car-bound popsicle. I tried the ...

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RE: When is a foggy window just weather, and when is it a problem?

I totally get where you’re coming from—my first instinct was just to wipe the glass too, thinking it was some weird condensation thing. When I swapped...

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RE: City noise driving me nuts—soundproof curtains or acoustic windows?

I haven't tried laminated glass myself, but a friend of mine swears by it. She lives right near a busy intersection and said it cut down traffic noise...

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RE: Window choices when living way up high

Interesting, I've heard good things about aluminum-clad wood frames, but my neighbor had a different experience. She put them in about six years ago, ...

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RE: Windows that survive thin air and chilly temps

Had a similar thing happen at my place—thought curtains would do the trick, but nope. Turned out the seals were fine, but the frames themselves had ti...

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RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows

Twice a year is definitely manageable, especially compared to some other smart home gadgets I've tried. I haven't personally gone motorized yet, but m...

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RE: Finally upgraded to Kolbe windows, anyone else notice a difference?

Had a similar experience in our old place. Thought the wooden windows were fine—classic charm and all—but every winter, condensation would build up li...

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RE: Double vs triple pane windows—worth the extra cost or just hype?

I remember peeling back trim in my old place and finding gaps big enough to lose a screwdriver in...no joke. Makes me wonder though, if sealing and in...

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