Pulled out a window in my ‘68 ranch and found a bunch of old socks and rags crammed in the gaps. Honestly, nothing was moldy or chewed up, just dusty....
We swapped out our old single panes for double-pane a while back and I was surprised how much condensation still built up in winter. The cold glass ju...
Funny you mention the heat gun—I tried just the squeegee at first, but those edges kept popping up. Gave in and borrowed my neighbor’s heat gun, and i...
It’s wild how every “premium” window ad makes it look like you’ll just pop them in and suddenly your house is airtight and square. Meanwhile, I spent ...
Funny you mention condensation—I was a little worried about that too, since my old windows would fog up like crazy in winter. With the new ones (doubl...
I totally get that—those old storms really can make a place look weirdly modern in a way that doesn’t vibe with the house. I tried interior storms for...
That’s exactly how I felt—so much scanning and emailing. Did you have to submit anything else besides the certification statement? I remember the invo...
That’s a good point about the flexing—I’ve noticed my vinyl windows get a bit sticky when it’s hot, too. Do you find certain brands handle that better...
Funny you mention the “mid-century eclectic” trim—mine ended up like that too, mostly out of frustration. I’ve noticed the foam and caulk do way more ...
Totally get what you mean about old houses. I thought I’d sealed everything too, but found a hidden gap behind some trim months later. Did you notice...
