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RE: How do you seal your windows—tape, liquid, or old-school metal flashing?

I get where you’re coming from on the hassle factor, but honestly, I’ve had better luck with removable weatherstripping than either caulk or tape. The...

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RE: Dealing with leftover panes after a window upgrade

I’ve got a stack of old panes from when I swapped out my single-glaze for double last winter. Tried the upright route—big mistake. One bump and it’s l...

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RE: Window letting in cold air—any quick fixes?

I’m with you on the rope caulk—it’s the fastest fix I’ve found that actually seals up those weird gaps. Anyone tried those magnetic window insulator k...

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RE: Window letting in cold air—any quick fixes?

Bubble wrap's cozy, sure, but it's not exactly practical if you still wanna see outside clearly. I've found weatherstripping tape does wonders—cheap, ...

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RE: Easy ways to keep your windows from aging too fast

Great points all around. Learned the hard way myself that skimping on prep is just asking for trouble. One thing I'd slightly disagree with though—tho...

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RE: Need tips for installing vinyl windows without losing my mind

Totally agree about marking clearly, but honestly, I wouldn't ditch the tripod completely. Had my laser balanced on scrap wood once, bumped it slightl...

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RE: Mountain sun glare is driving me nuts

Installed film last summer to deal with afternoon sun blasting through my west-facing windows. Honestly, it made a noticeable difference—room stays co...