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What hardware do you use to keep the windows open?

Charise Petrovitch

5 years ago

Love your picture with the three kids. Is the hardware secure enough that you do not worry about the kids pushing up the latch and having the window hit them in the head?

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windsorben
5 years ago
Hi Rose33, something like this, but longer. We've had a few pinched fingers but nothing serious :) https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61in14nWRuL.AC_SL1500.jpg
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