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

I put acrylic inserts in our 1920s casement windows about four winters back. They’re still mostly clear, but I’ve noticed a few scratches from taking ...

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

Couldn’t agree more with this. I’ve tried to make things look “nice” and ended up undoing it all mid-winter because the drafts just kept coming in. So...

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RE: Modern Window Upgrades in Old Houses: Worth the Trade-Off?

That’s actually what I tried before biting the bullet on full replacements—magnetic storms over the original sashes. They definitely helped with draft...

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

Yeah, patience and a lot of trial and error. I’ve had to shave down swollen sashes just to get the weatherstripping to sit right—took a couple tries a...

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RE: Window letting in cold air—any quick fixes?

I get wanting to double up on insulation, but honestly, I found that layering film and foam strips just made it harder to get a tight seal. The foam s...

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RE: Window letting in cold air—any quick fixes?

That's pretty much how I figured out my bedroom window needed sealing last winter. I kept feeling this icy chill at night, even though the window seem...

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RE: Stormy nights and soggy sills—a coastal homeowner's dilemma

Glad someone else found the HRV manageable. I hesitated at first, but once I got going, it was pretty straightforward. One tip though: double-check du...

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RE: Replacing windows without emptying your wallet

I remember installing storm windows at my place about seven years ago and facing a similar dust battle. At first, I kept thinking I'd done something w...

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RE: Thinking about upgrading to smart windows—anyone tried View vs SageGlass?

Interesting points about View and SageGlass. I haven't personally installed either, but I did help a friend set up a similar smart window system last ...

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