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RE: Letting more sun in without major renos - what’s worked for you?
Yeah, I totally get what you mean - my old place has all this dark trim and the bright white bulbs just make it look washed out, not cozy. I’ve started using warmer bulbs and a couple of floor lamps, and honestly, it fee...
RE: Anyone tried windows made from recycled stuff? Worth it or nah?
I kinda get what you’re saying about the frames, but I’m not sure it’s always the frame’s fault. My buddy swapped to recycled windows in his 70s ranch, and yeah, the frames weren’t perfect, but he added some weatherstrip...
RE: Things I wish I’d known before swapping out my old windows
Man, I had no idea old windows could be such a hassle until I started poking around in mine. Thought it’d be a quick swap, but the frames are all wonky and nothing’s square - definitely not what YouTube made it look like...
RE: Drafty windows driving me nuts - what actually works for sealing them up?
Shrink film’s kinda been on my radar, but I’ve always wondered if it’s just a temporary bandaid or actually worth the hassle. My windows are old as heck - think 1940s, probably haven’t seen a proper update since then. La...
RE: If you had to redo all your window trims, would you go painted, stained, or something wild?
I actually tried mixing painted trim with stained sills in my first apartment - super old place, nothing fancy. Honestly, it looked kinda weird at first, but once I threw in a couple of wood shelves and an old dresser, i...