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RE: Simonton Double-Hung Sash Dropping After Tilt-In Cleaning
The “several inches lower on one side” detail seems especially useful to document before removing anything. With the sash fully closed and supported, could the gap or top-rail position be measured against the frame at bo...
RE: Worth the upgrade? My take on switching to triple pane windows
Funny, I had almost the opposite issue - after putting in triple panes in my 60s ranch, the place felt so tight I actually had to crack a window now and then just to keep it from feeling stuffy. Did you notice any change...
RE: Clerestory Windows or Skylights: Which Brings in Better Light (and Less Hassle)?
Skylights have come a long way since the leaky nightmares my parents dealt with in their ‘70s ranch. I put two Velux ones in our kitchen about three years ago - one fixed, one vented - and knock on wood, not a single dri...
RE: CAUGHT WITHOUT THE RIGHT WINDOW GEAR - WHAT’S YOUR MOVE?
That’s been my experience too, especially in older houses where “level” is more of a suggestion than a fact. I once tried magnetic panels in a 1920s bungalow - looked easy on paper, but those wavy frames turned it into a...
RE: Fixed my drafty windows for under $20 - anyone else surprised how easy it was?
That’s so true about chasing drafts - sometimes it feels like a losing battle. I remember pulling up all the baseboards in my 1950s ranch thinking I’d find some huge gap, but it was just a bunch of tiny cracks everywhere...
RE: Keeping the cold out: DIY window hacks for off-grid living
That’s honestly been my experience every winter. I grew up in a drafty old farmhouse, and my dad was the king of “ugly but effective.” We had these ancient single-pane windows that would rattle if you sneezed too close. ...
RE: Thinking about swapping out windows myself - is it worth the hassle?
That’s the understatement of the year. When I swapped out the front bay window in my 1940s place, the original trim was so out of square I thought my level was broken. Ended up having to custom rip a couple pieces just t...
RE: KEEPING THE SUN OUT WITHOUT GOING BROKE
Bubble wrap on the windows - yeah, I’ve done that in my workshop out back. It’s surprisingly effective for something you probably already have lying around from old Amazon boxes. Not exactly a design statement, but when ...
RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows
Funny timing - I just finished putting V-strip on my 1915 windows. Definitely a patience-tester on those wavy old frames. I ended up using a hair dryer to help the adhesive stick better in the cold corners, but still had...
RE: Keeping window glass dry: what actually works?
I tried the window insulation film a couple winters back after getting tired of wiping puddles off the sills every morning. For me, it cut down on the condensation quite a bit, but didn’t eliminate it entirely - especial...