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RE: Trimming window openings without wrecking your walls

I’ve had that exact same worry, but honestly, the low-expansion foam surprised me. It actually puffed up more than I expected and filled some pretty w...

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RE: Finding the Sweet Spot: Balancing Window Size and Home Efficiency

I’ve been eyeing the idea of bigger windows, but the whole “heats up the room faster” thing makes me a bit nervous. My old place was basically a cave—...

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RE: Wood windows for old houses—who actually makes good ones these days?

Yeah, it’s wild how much of a difference the stuff you can’t see makes. I spent way too long blaming my old windows for drafts, but after popping off ...

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RE: Making window locks last longer: my quick fix

Man, I’m right there with you on those old sliders. First winter in my place, I thought maybe I’d just lost all upper body strength trying to get the ...

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RE: CAN YOU REALLY DOUBLE DIP ON REBATES AND TAX CREDITS?

That’s exactly what happened to me—except my stack had coffee stains before I even started. Chasing down those rebates felt like a scavenger hunt wher...

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RE: Struggling to keep drafts out—window sealing tape worth it?

I get what you’re saying about tape being a short-term fix, but honestly, I had better luck with it than the film kits. Maybe my windows are just weir...

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RE: When is a foggy window just weather, and when is it a problem?

I actually bought a little dehumidifier last winter because our bathroom basically turned into a rainforest after every shower. It did help with the c...

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RE: Double vs triple pane windows—worth the extra cost or just hype?

Interesting, I was just debating triple panes myself—didn't even know krypton was a thing outside Superman comics. Anyone else find the noise reductio...

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

Yeah, totally agree with trying the simpler fix first. I mean, as a first-time homeowner myself, I've learned pretty quickly that if you start pulling...

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RE: Replacing windows without emptying your wallet

Haha, I feel this. I'm in the middle of replacing mine right now, and I swear every time I look at the new windows next to the old ones, it's like the...