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RE: Keeping rooms bright but cool—how do you do it?

Learned this the hard way with my first attempt at mounting exterior shades—measured wrong and now there’s a random hole in the brick. For keeping th...

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RE: Anyone have a ballpark on Marvin window pricing lately?

I get the frustration, but I actually found the lack of published pricing kind of helpful in a weird way. When I was shopping around, it forced me to ...

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RE: Keeping rain out: Tips for a watertight window install?

Totally agree on the mess factor—polyurethane got all over my hands last fall, but it’s still stuck tight after a wild winter. I did a full clean with...

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RE: Did new windows actually save you money (or just look nicer)?

I get where you’re coming from, but I actually had a different experience with the savings. After I swapped out my single-pane windows for double-pane...

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RE: WHAT DID YOU WISH YOU KNEW BEFORE REPLACING YOUR OWN WINDOWS?

I get what you mean, but honestly, I found leaving the trim in place (where possible) made things way easier. I measured super carefully, ordered wind...

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RE: Swapping Out Old Windows? Thin Triple-Pane Might Be Worth a Look

We had a similar issue after getting new triple-pane windows—suddenly the bathroom felt airtight and stuffy. What’s worked for me is running the exhau...

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RE: Why is taking out old windows such a pain?

I ran into this exact thing with my first window swap. Looked solid, but the second I pried the trim, chunks of the sill just crumbled. My step-by-ste...

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RE: Window leaking again... need tips on reliable caulk or sealant

I totally get the hesitation about the marine sealant mess—seriously sticky stuff. What worked for me: I taped off the area with painter’s tape, wore ...

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RE: Finally upgraded my windows and loving the results

We just replaced ours a couple months back, and yeah, vinyl fading is pretty common. If you're worried about it, there are some UV-blocking films you ...