zeussailor
zeussailor
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RE: Anyone tried windows made from recycled stuff? Worth it or nah?

Totally get the confusion—sorting through all the “eco” claims is a headache. I swapped out my 60s-era windows for recycled aluminum frames last year....

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RE: Foggy windows driving me nuts—what’s actually normal?

I totally get where you’re coming from. When I swapped out our old fan for a beefier one, it helped, but didn’t make the fog vanish entirely—especiall...

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RE: Windows that don’t leak air at 7,000 feet… is that too much to ask?

I hear you—my place is just shy of 8,000 feet and I swear no window is truly airtight for long up here. I replaced all my caulk last fall and still en...

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RE: Trimming window openings without wrecking your walls

Funny, I actually had better luck with wood shims than composite ones—maybe I just have clumsy hands, but the composites always seemed to slip out of ...

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RE: If you had to redo all your window trims, would you go painted, stained, or something wild?

Matching stains turned into a way bigger adventure than I expected. I thought it’d be simple—grab a “walnut” and call it done. Ended up with four test...

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

I actually tried a sample of the smart tint film on a bathroom window last year. It was a fun gadget—switching from clear to frosted is wild the first...

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RE: Salt air and window headaches: is it just me?

Funny thing is, I actually had better luck with my sliding doors than my car windshield last winter. Maybe it’s just the brand, but the glass on my pa...

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RE: How do you guys compare local window contractors vs big national chains for quotes?

I totally get where you’re coming from. When we redid our windows a few years back, I was torn between supporting the local shop (the owner was super ...

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RE: Dreaming up the ultimate smart window features

Can’t argue with that—sometimes I think my old-school draft stopper does a better job than any fancy gadget. I tried smart blinds once, but honestly, ...

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RE: Anyone tried those ultra-slim triple glass windows yet?

That’s spot-on about the HRV. I remember thinking my old place was just “drafty” and that new windows would be the silver bullet… ended up with a saun...

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