twhiskers65
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RE: How do you usually fix stuck or squeaky window locks?

Graphite is such a double-edged sword, isn’t it? I tried it on a sticky sash a couple years back and ended up with black streaks everywhere—plus, the ...

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RE: Double vs triple glazing for energy efficiency—worth the upgrade?

That’s pretty much my experience too. I always thought new windows would be the silver bullet, but after we sorted the loft insulation and sealed up a...

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

That’s interesting about the low-e coatings and the greenish tint—I noticed something similar after one of my replacements, but I wasn’t sure if it wa...

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

That’s interesting—do you know if the solar window tech actually holds up as well as the standard high-performance glass? I’m all for future-proofing,...

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RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows

Does rope caulk hold up pretty well if the window frame isn’t perfectly smooth? I’ve got some old wood windows, a bit warped, and sometimes there are ...

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RE: Keeping wood windows healthy—any tricks to stop them rotting?

I hear you on the energy bills—sometimes it feels like all the nostalgia in the world doesn’t pay the gas company. I’ve spent more weekends than I car...

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RE: Thinking about switching to composite frames—worth the hype or nah?

That’s what I keep wondering too—do folks really notice the difference in look, or is it just us overthinking? I’ve heard some composites fade a bit i...