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RE: How much time did you spend replacing your windows?

I swapped out five old wood windows on my place last fall. Took me forever at first——that’s exactly how I felt. I was so paranoid about screwing up th...

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RE: Storm-resistant glass: worth the hype or just marketing?

I just leave mine up year-round now. First winter, I kept taking them down when it warmed up, but it got old fast. Plus, every time I pulled them off,...

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RE: Swapping out old windows to beat the summer heat—worth it?

Same here. We tried those inserts last winter before we finally bit the bullet and started saving for actual window replacements. They definitely help...

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

Hybrid sealant sounds solid, but honestly, weather stripping solved my issue. Had rain sneaking in around my bedroom window frame—tried caulk first, s...

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

When I first moved into my place, I thought new windows would solve everything too. Nope. Birds still chirp, neighbors still mow lawns at weird hours....

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RE: Windows icing up again—time for an upgrade or ghost story?

Had a similar issue last winter—thought it was curtains too, but turned out the window seals were shot. Replaced those and no more ice. Might wanna do...

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

I get your point, but honestly, I went with mid-range windows and DIY'd the install with a buddy. Took longer than expected (and a few YouTube vids), ...

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RE: Little-known hacks for smoother window installs

I hear ya on composites. When we redid our porch trim, I tried composite flashing thinking it'd hold up better. Nope... warped like crazy after just o...

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

Rope caulk definitely helped me out too. First winter in my new place, I had these ancient windows that felt like they were letting in a full-on breez...

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RE: Removing old windows yourself—what's your go-to method?

Wish I'd known about the oscillating tool earlier. I tackled my first window removal last month with just a pry bar and utility knife—thought it'd be ...

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