scottrobinson566
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RE: How I soundproofed my old windows with laminated glass (and what I’d do differently)

Totally feel you on the “fix one thing, three more pop up” bit—old houses are like that game of whack-a-mole. I tried those foam strips last fall and ...

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RE: Why does water always find its way in?

I’ve actually tried one of those pop-up emitters behind my garage, and honestly, it’s a mixed bag. When they work, it’s kind of satisfying to see the ...

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RE: Triple pane windows and the weird trick with argon gas

That rings true for me. We did the triple pane/argon thing a few years back, and honestly, the first winter wasn’t as dramatic as I’d hoped—until I we...

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RE: Quieting down city noise: which window upgrades actually work?

Funny, I had the exact opposite luck. The panels helped a bit with drafts, but I barely noticed a difference with noise—maybe my street’s just too lou...

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RE: Is paying for pro window sealing just hype or actually helpful?

Yeah, I’ve done the same thing—just walked around with the back of my hand on a blustery day and found a bunch of cold spots. For my 1950s ranch, hone...

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RE: Window companies offering “flash sales”—is it really a deal or just hype?

I totally get where you’re coming from. We did a “deal of the month” install on our back windows because I figured, hey, how bad could it be? Well, th...

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RE: Would you take out a loan just to get new windows?

I totally get where you’re coming from. Our old windows rattled every time a bus drove by, and it was honestly more annoying than the drafts. Replacin...

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RE: Which is more annoying: smart window disconnects or battery problems?

I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, the disconnects drive me up the wall more than batteries. At least when a sensor battery goes, I know wh...

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RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter

Had a similar issue myself last winter—thought it was just humidity from cooking or showers, but nope, seals were toast. Tried those insulating films ...

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RE: Thinking about upgrading to smart windows—anyone tried View vs SageGlass?

Yeah, I hear you on that. When we first installed our smart thermostat, I thought it'd be plug-and-play... boy was I wrong. Spent a weekend wrestling ...

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