richardtrekker937
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RE: Rain sneaking in around my window—caulk or weather stripping?

Good points on polyurethane—definitely bonds better in my experience too. Curious though, anyone tried hybrid caulks (polymer blends)? I've heard they...

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RE: Privacy upgrade dilemma: smart blinds or switchable glass?

- Integrated blinds are pretty reliable from what I've seen, but curious—have you checked out privacy films yet? - They're cheaper, easy to swap out, ...

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RE: Street noise driving me nuts—storm windows or acoustic glass?

- Good point about the seals, actually went through something similar at my place. Thought storm windows would solve everything, but turns out sealing...

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

I've replaced weatherstripping a few times, and honestly, it's worth it if yours is visibly worn or cracked. Caulking helps seal gaps around the frame...

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RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows

I've installed a few solar-powered shades for clients, and honestly, they're pretty solid as long as your windows get decent sunlight. Cloudy winters ...

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RE: Budgeting for new windows—how do you approach it?

Yeah, I've run into that myself a few times. Rebates can be great, but they're definitely not a one-size-fits-all solution. I've had clients who initi...

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RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows

I put motorized roller shades in a client's place last year—huge windows, maybe 10 feet wide. They're convenient and look sleek, but we did have some ...

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RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter

- Painter's caulk is definitely easier to handle, but silicone has its perks—especially in wet areas. Trick I learned: masking tape on both sides of t...

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RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows

Installed cellular shades in a client's house about 3 years ago—big south-facing windows, kids, pets, the whole deal. Surprisingly durable so far... n...