vintage448
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RE: Cold drafts sneaking in? Saw this trick on the news

Totally get what you mean about the “draft snake”—I had the same problem with pet hair everywhere, plus it never stayed put. I haven’t noticed any per...

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RE: Worth the upgrade? Thoughts on insulated windows with gas fill

Yeah, I totally get what you mean about the noise. We put in argon-filled double panes last winter, and while they’re awesome for keeping drafts out, ...

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RE: How I made my window upgrade affordable (without draining my savings)

I actually tried that combo when I replaced a couple windows last fall. The tape made things move faster, but those inside corners always worried me, ...

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

That tint threw me off when I moved in, too. I was convinced the previous owners had smoked inside and it just stuck to the glass or something, but no...

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RE: Ultrex fiberglass or vinyl windows—what’s the real difference?

That’s definitely true, but I kind of feel like the window material does matter more than folks say, especially in weird climates. We went with vinyl ...

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RE: Getting the most LEED credits out of window upgrades – worth the hassle?

I totally get the confusion—my place was built in '97 and I had the same drafty window issue, even after I tried all the weatherstripping tricks. For ...

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RE: Would you take out a loan just to get new windows?

I get where you’re coming from, but I’m not totally sold on comfort being enough to justify a loan. My place isn’t super drafty, and the windows aren’...

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RE: Ever had to make a snap decision in a totally unfamiliar situation?

That’s pretty much how it went for me with our back door last winter. I shoved an old bath towel along the bottom to stop the draft, thinking I’d fix ...

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

I’ve had the same issue, actually. I put in double-pane windows thinking it would solve everything, but that low rumble at night still comes through. ...

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RE: Trying to budget for new Andersen double hung windows—what should I expect?

That’s a fair point. I’m in a quieter area, so I went with double pane, but I do notice the bedrooms still get chilly on windy nights. Maybe triple wo...

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