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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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RE: Wood Vs Vinyl Windows: Which Handles Humidity Better?

Yeah, lighter colors do help a bit. When I moved into my place, the previous owners had dark wood windows installed, and man, those things warped noti...

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RE: Ever heard about space-time getting stretchy?

When I put up my fence last summer, I thought half an inch wouldn't matter either...until my gate wouldn't close properly. Had to redo the whole thing...