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RE: Swapping out old windows for fiberglass: totally worth the effort?

Yeah, that’s the classic fiberglass headache—those frames are just stubborn. I’ve fought with more than one crooked opening, and let’s just say my shi...

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RE: Thinking about smart blinds—worth it or just a hassle?

I hear you on the firmware headaches. I’ve seen folks shell out a small fortune for “smart” blinds, only to have them freeze up the first time the Wi-...

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RE: Making tiny rooms feel bigger: which windows actually help?

Couldn’t agree more—sliders just make a space feel so much bigger, especially if you’re dealing with a shoebox-sized room. But man, those things can l...

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RE: Struggling to keep drafts out—window sealing tape worth it?

I get the appeal of rope caulk—easy in, easy out—but I’ve gotta say, don’t sleep on window sealing tape. Yeah, it’s a little more fiddly than caulk, b...

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RE: When is a foggy window just weather, and when is it a problem?

Nailed it. I’ve seen folks swap out just the glass, thinking it’s a quick win, and a year later they’re back to square one, staring at the same cloudy...

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RE: Vinyl vs Fiberglass Windows for Cold Mountain Winters?

Gotta agree on the seals—most window issues I've seen in cold climates come down to poor maintenance there. Vinyl's definitely a solid choice if budge...

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RE: Windows that survive thin air and chilly temps

Haha, yep, been there... more times than I'd like to admit. Surface prep is always that one step you try to shortcut and then regret immensely when yo...

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RE: Finally upgraded to Kolbe windows, anyone else notice a difference?

Honestly, vent placement can help, but it's not the magic bullet some folks make it out to be. I've seen people obsess over getting vents perfectly po...