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RE: How did you split up payments for new windows?

That’s a good point about what “delivery” actually means. Had my own run-in with that—windows sat in my mudroom for almost a month before anyone showe...

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RE: Sliding vs. double-hung vinyl windows: which install is less of a headache?

I’ve found the same thing with tilt-in double-hungs—they’re just so much easier to keep clean. I will say, though, when I installed mine, getting them...

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RE: Anyone tried those see-through solar windows for their home?

Yeah, those solar window panels sound great on paper, but my experience is pretty similar to yours. I tried a peel-and-stick film a couple years back—...

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RE: How I finally stopped that gross black stuff from creeping up my window sills

Really glad to hear your strategy is working. I’ve had similar luck after switching to a small dehumidifier last winter—didn’t think it’d make much di...

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RE: Patched up my drafty window with stuff from the dollar store—anyone else surprised themselves?

Funny you mention the cat—I had the same problem with our dog, except she just tried to eat the corner of the film. Didn’t look great after that, but ...

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RE: CHEAP WAYS TO KEEP THE COLD OUT OF OLD WINDOWS?

Foam weatherstrips have been a lifesaver for me too. I live in a 1930s bungalow, and those old wooden sashes are draft magnets. I tried rope caulk onc...

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RE: Getting help with window upgrades: what’s actually available?

That’s basically my “filing system” too—random envelopes and plastic bags full of receipts, warranty cards, and those window stickers that never want ...

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RE: Keeping windows clear when the air feels like soup

I’ve tried those moisture absorber packs in the past, and honestly, I didn’t notice much of a difference for window fog. They work better in small, en...

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RE: Getting bids vs. going with a recommended window installer—what works better?

I hear you on the peace of mind, but I actually lean the other way, at least with windows. Thing is, a neighbor’s good experience doesn’t always guar...

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RE: Making fiberglass windows last: what I do to keep them going strong

I hear you on the sealant—my south-facing windows take a beating too, and I’ve found two years is usually fine unless we get a really rough winter. Fu...

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