One of my bedroom windows is looking all fogged up between the panes, and it’s bugging me. I’ve seen some DIY kits online, but I’m a bit skeptical—do those actually work or am I just risking making it worse? Would drilling a tiny hole and airing it out help at all, or is that just asking for leaks? Curious if anyone’s had any luck with the DIY route, or if I should just save up for a replacement.
Had the same thing happen to my old guest room window last winter. I got tempted by those de-fogger kits too, but honestly, didn’t have much luck—ended up with a weird little vent hole and the fog just came back. Drilling a hole sounds clever in theory, but all I got was more condensation (and some suspicious looks from my spouse). It’s like the seal is toast once it’s foggy inside. Kinda feels like a bandaid on a leaky boat, y’know? Replacement was pricey, but at least now I can actually see outside again.
Tried the “drill and de-fog” method myself on a rental property a while back—let’s just say, it didn’t win me any favors with the landlord. Once that seal fails, moisture keeps creeping in, no matter what gadget or kit you throw at it. I get why folks want an easy fix, but honestly, the only real solution I’ve seen is replacing the IGU (insulated glass unit). It’s not cheap, but you’re trading endless frustration for a clear view. If you’re handy, swapping just the glass and keeping the frame can save a bit... but yeah, no magic bullet here.