thomasexplorer
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RE: Tried modern window trim and it totally changed my living room

I get what you mean, but I keep wondering about long-term effects when it comes to small flaws. Like, is a little spray foam bulge just an eyesore, or...

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RE: How do you usually fix stuck or squeaky window locks?

I can relate to this a bit too well. When we first moved in, one of our bedroom windows had a latch that barely budged. I figured it was just old pain...

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RE: Getting new windows in without the headaches: my step-by-step

That Play-Doh comparison is spot on… I had a similar experience with liquid flashing when I tackled my basement windows last November. Temps were hove...

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RE: What would you do if your double-pane windows started fogging up?

Funny timing—just had my first foggy window show up last month. At first, I thought it was just condensation, but nope… classic seal failure. I did so...

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RE: Battling drafty windows—what actually works in winter?

That’s exactly where mine ended up too—funny how storage always seems like an afterthought until you’re tripping over panels in July. I totally get wh...

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RE: If you had to pick: painted or stained window trim for a fixer-upper?

I’m with you on paint being the practical choice, especially in a house that’s seen some things. Ours was built in the late ‘60s, and the original tri...

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RE: Swapping single pane for double: worth the hype?

That’s a good point about humidity being the main culprit. When we swapped out our old single panes for double, I expected the condensation to disappe...

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RE: That weird greenish hue on new windows—does it bug you?

I get why people just accept the color shift, but I’m not sure I’m totally on board with calling it a “quirk” to live with. When we put in new low-E w...

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RE: Struggling to pick windows that don’t make my ranch look dated

Yeah, I’ve noticed the same thing with vinyl on older homes—it just doesn’t quite fit, even though the upkeep is easier. I went with fiberglass window...

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RE: Tough weather and windows: paint or aluminum cladding?

I’ve wondered about those vinyl wraps too, especially since the weather here is all over the place—hot summers, freezing winters, lots of humidity swi...

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