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RE: How did you split up payments for new windows?
I ran into something similar when I did my upstairs windows a few years back. Paid half with my Visa, rest by check. When one window started leaking, thought I’d be covered, but nope - only the card portion had any prote...
RE: Cold drafts sneaking in? Saw this trick on the news
Yeah, chasing drafts in these old places is like playing whack-a-mole. I’ve done the same - pulled up baseboards, stuffed insulation wherever I could reach. Sometimes I wonder if it’s ever really “done,” but every little...
RE: Foggy windows driving me nuts - what’s actually normal?
Yeah, I hear you. Had a similar thing happen in our old place - one window kept fogging and everyone said “just condensation,” but nope, it was a busted seal and rot behind the trim. Sometimes it is just age, but I don’t...
RE: Keeping warm in off-grid cabins: insulated window upgrades making headlines
Funny how that works. I’ve tried a few “miracle” fixes too, but honestly, nothing keeps out the draft like a thick curtain or even a moving blanket. My place is pushing 90 years old, so drafts are just part of life here ...
RE: Saw a news piece on folks fixing up old aluminum windows themselves - worth the effort?
Totally get what you’re saying. I’m in the “patch it up until you can’t” camp too, honestly. Had the same set of aluminum windows since we moved in - late 80s house, nothing fancy. They’re not the best for energy, that’s...
RE: Swapping old windows for new: did your curb appeal actually improve?
We swapped ours about five years back and yeah, curb appeal definitely got a boost. I was worried the new windows would look out of place, but matching the grid pattern to the old ones made a big difference. The house ju...
RE: Tripped up by the home energy tax credit paperwork - what did I miss?
Yeah, the forms are a pain. I did windows and attic insulation last year - kept thinking I’d missed something. Turns out, the IRS really wants those product certification statements, not just receipts. Took me a few trie...
RE: Window leaking again... need tips on reliable caulk or sealant
Honestly, I’m not sold on Lexel being that much better than silicone in the long run. I tried it on a couple of my old wood windows last year - prepped everything just like you said, scraped and cleaned until my hands hu...
RE: Thinking about privacy glass for home windows - worth the hype?
Yeah, agreed on the prep work being key. I skipped sealing the edges on mine and after about 3 years, moisture started creeping in around the corners. Still, replacing film every few years isn't a huge deal compared to s...