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RE: Fixed my drafty windows for under $20—anyone else surprised how easy it was?

That sticky residue is a pain, right? I had the same thing happen last spring after using a cheap tube of caulk from the hardware store. It looked fin...

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RE: Making sense of window upgrades: swapping air for argon

Funny you mention the bedrooms—ours are the same way. We keep the doors shut at night, and every morning those windows are fogged up while the living ...

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RE: Saw a story about DIY storm window fails—worth the risk or nah?

That’s a perfect way to put it. I tried using those anchors in my 1920s place and just ended up with chewed-up wood and a mess to patch. Like you, I h...

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RE: Quick tricks for holding a cracked window together?

Yep, that hits home. I once used packing tape on a bathroom window crack, thinking I’d fix it “next weekend.” Fast-forward two months—tape yellowed, e...

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RE: How I dodged a window contractor nightmare (and actually got great windows)

Couldn’t agree more—my last window install looked picture perfect until I noticed a few rough caulk lines after the sun hit just right. At first it bu...

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RE: Do triple pane windows make rooms feel darker?

That’s funny, I had almost the exact same reaction when we swapped out our old single panes for triple pane last winter. The first thing my partner sa...

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

Totally agree about installation making or breaking the whole thing. My sister went through something similar—splurged on fancy windows, but the insta...

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RE: Finally upgraded my windows and loving the results

That's impressive you tackled the HRV install yourself—I considered it briefly but chickened out and called in a pro. I did manage to seal up most of ...

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RE: Windows that survive thin air and chilly temps

We've had fiberglass frames for about five years now, and honestly, they've held up pretty well too. But I do notice that on those really bitter cold ...

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RE: Torn between Andersen and Pella for triple pane windows

We went with laminated glass on our Pellas a couple years back, and honestly, it made a noticeable difference. Before, I could practically hear every ...

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