tobyr65
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RE: Saw a news piece on folks fixing up old aluminum windows themselves—worth the effort?

Man, that hits home. I see so many folks spending every spring re-caulking or fiddling with those old aluminum frames. Sure, you can do some DIY fixes...

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RE: What if you had to pick curtains for every room but could only use one fabric?

Man, that’s the classic linen trap. I swear, white fabric is like a magnet for everything you don’t want to see. I did a job once where the client ins...

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RE: ANYONE GETTING MONEY BACK FOR NEW WINDOWS?

Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve put in a ton of windows for folks who expected their bills to plummet, but it’s more like a slow crawl. -...

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RE: Why is outside noise STILL getting through my windows?

Honestly, those foam strips are more for drafts than noise—think winter chills, not garbage trucks. Heavy curtains help with light, but unless they're...

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RE: Why do my smart window sensors keep disconnecting?

- Drafts are the silent killers, for sure. I’ve seen sensors just quit when the wind’s howling through an old sash window—almost like they’re waving a...

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RE: Which Is Better: Argon or Air Between Window Panes?

- Argon’s like the fancy coffee at the gas station—nice if you get it, but regular air will still wake you up. - I’ve put in plenty of windows with ...

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RE: Would you bother with three layers of glass for a cabin in the boonies?

- Triple glazing’s great for comfort, but yeah, it’s pricey. - If you’re only there on weekends, the payback is slow. Most folks I’ve worked for in y...

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RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter

- Seen a lot of folks try both—plastic film’s cheap but man, it’s a pain every year. - Interior storms are a bit clunky-looking, but at least you’re...

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RE: Windows that survive thin air and chilly temps

Totally agree—frames and spacers are the unsung heroes here. As for argon vs krypton, honestly, the difference is pretty subtle in most cases. Krypton...

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