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RE: How I soundproofed my old windows with laminated glass (and what I’d do differently)
I’m in the same boat with old, drafty windows and some pretty sad-looking sills. I went with exterior storms because the drafts were brutal, but yeah, fitting them was a pain - nothing’s square in this house. I did some ...
RE: Foggy windows driving me nuts - what’s actually normal?
I get the “it’s just old windows” thing, but I’m not totally convinced it’s always normal. When we moved in last year, our dining room window started fogging way more than the others - turns out the seal had failed and t...
RE: Quieting down city noise: which window upgrades actually work?
Totally relate to the “every house has its own personality” thing. I tried storms too and while they helped a bit, the real game-changer was sealing up the weird gaps, like you mentioned. Did the same - super cheap, and...
RE: Keeping window glass dry: what actually works?
I’ve wondered the same about those inserts. My house is from the 50s and still rocking single-pane windows, so I get condensation too, even after caulking every little crack I could find. On the coldest nights it’s like ...
RE: Keeping wood windows healthy - any tricks to stop them rotting?
Seriously, I hear you. I thought a thick coat of paint would do the trick, but the rot just found its way back under the surface. Ended up having to cut out a chunk of the frame and patch it with new wood like you did. W...
RE: How long should a window quote last - 30 days or 90 days?
That makes sense to me. I was surprised how quickly prices changed even just getting estimates for my place - one company actually called me back a week later saying their supplier bumped up costs and my quote wasn’t val...
RE: DIY WINDOW SEAL REPAIRS: SURPRISINGLY DOABLE OR JUST A TEMP FIX?
That’s honestly how I feel too - if it’s not falling apart, I’m patching it. My windows are old and drafty, but a little caulk and weatherstrip keeps them going for now. No shame in stretching things out until replacemen...
RE: Windows that actually live up to the eco hype?
I totally get where you’re coming from. I thought new windows would be a game-changer for my place too - mine are old wood frames from the 70s, so I figured swapping them out would fix everything. Dropped a chunk of savi...
RE: Big windows vs heating bills - worth it?
We just moved into our first home last fall, and yeah, those big windows are amazing...until January hits. Tried the window film thing - honestly, it did help a little, but no miracles here. Might check out cellular shad...
RE: Double vs triple pane windows - worth the extra cost or just hype?
We upgraded to triple panes last summer, and honestly, I did notice a difference during the hotter months. Our house faces west, so afternoons used to be brutal with double panes - rooms got pretty stuffy even with AC ru...