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RE: How do you usually fix stuck or squeaky window locks?
Couldn’t agree more about keeping the original hardware if you can swing it. I’ve got a 1920s place and those old locks have so much more character than the new ones. Funny thing - half the time my “stuck” locks just nee...
RE: How long before the incentive clock runs out?
I’ve found the same - sometimes it’s just a matter of digging through all the little settings and turning off whatever you don’t really need. My last laptop was a battery hog until I disabled some auto-sync features I ne...
RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?
Couldn’t agree more here. We swapped out our old single panes for double with argon a while back, and the difference was night and day. I was tempted by the “fancy” krypton pitch, but honestly, unless you’re dealing with...
RE: Winter window woes: Which material survives the freeze?
That’s exactly what I noticed with my old sliders - drafts got better, but the frames still felt like ice blocks. I tried those snap-on vinyl covers a couple years back and they warped by spring. Honestly, I think retrof...
RE: Salt air and window headaches: is it just me?
You’re definitely not alone - living near the ocean is a blessing and a curse when it comes to stuff like this. I fought with my old aluminum sliders for years, tried every lube out there, and nothing really held up. I f...
RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows
Ugly beats shivering, every single time. I’ve been in my 1950s place for over twenty years, and I swear those original windows are more “decorative” than functional when the wind picks up. Rope caulk was a lifesaver for ...
RE: Keeping Rain Out: What Actually Works for Leaky Windows?
I hear you on not wanting to rip everything out - sometimes it feels like opening a can of worms. For my own 80s windows, I went with just good flashing tape and careful caulking, and it’s held up fine for years. Unless...
RE: CHOOSING BETWEEN MARVIN AND OLD INTEGRITY WINDOWS – ANY REGRETS?
I get what you’re saying about the hardware - - but honestly, that “feel” matters to me every time I open a window. Maybe it’s just old habits, but I still notice the difference a year later. The energy savings are grea...
RE: Swapping out old window handles - worth it for the style boost?
Funny, I ran into something similar after swapping out the hardware on my 1951 windows. Looks-wise, big upgrade. But yeah, those tiny gaps are sneaky - especially in winter. I found that even a little misalignment with n...