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RE: Sliding vs. double-hung vinyl windows: which install is less of a headache?

I’ve been wrestling with the same thing every winter—those shrink film kits work, but they’re a pain to put up and take down, especially if you like t...

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RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?

I hear you on sealing and weatherstripping making a huge difference—no argument there. But I’d push back just a bit on the “fancy gas is only for extr...

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

Totally get where you’re coming from about the character of old windows. I’ve always wondered—have you tried a dehumidifier in the bathroom? I found i...

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RE: Do you go classic or modern with new windows?

That’s really the tradeoff, isn’t it? Did you notice a big drop in your heating/cooling bills after the swap? I’ve been wondering if the energy saving...

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RE: Keeping window glass dry: what actually works?

Yeah, double glazing made a night-and-day difference for me too, but man, the price tag stings at first. Did you notice any change in your heating bil...

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RE: Triple-pane vs. double-pane windows for northern winters: worth the upgrade?

Funny enough, after swapping to triple-pane (mid-2000s house, prairie winters), I actually had *less* condensation than before. My humidity runs aroun...

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RE: Turning my house into a quiet bunker: your noise-busting adventures?

I totally get what you mean about the acoustic foam panels not really making a dent unless you go all-in. I tried something similar in my living room ...

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RE: Windows icing up again—time for an upgrade or ghost story?

I've noticed the cooking thing too, especially with pasta or boiling potatoes...the windows fog up almost instantly. Curious though, has anyone checke...