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RE: Tried modern window trim and it totally changed my living room
Swapping trim really does more than you’d think, right? I did the same thing last winter - ripped out these ornate, kinda yellowed casings and put up flat MDF boards. Here’s what surprised me: I thought it’d be a quick j...
RE: If you could see your future energy bill: a window replacement time travel story
I had the same thing happen after I swapped out my old drafty windows for new ones a couple years back. The house instantly felt tighter, but then I started noticing the cold coming in from spots I’d never paid attention...
RE: Simonton vs. Andersen windows - worth the extra cash?
I get where you’re coming from - When we swapped out our windows (mid-80s split, so kinda similar), I did the same mental math. Step one: I checked out both in person. The Andersens felt a bit sturdier, but honestly, th...
RE: Weird hairline cracks showing up on brand new window panes?
I kinda wonder if it’s actually the new glass or more about how tight they’re sealing everything now. Like, with my old windows, there was always a little draft, but never any cracks. The new ones are supposed to be supe...
RE: Swapping out double-pane glass for triple-pane: is it possible?
I swapped out just the glass in our old wood frames last winter. Step one: tracked my bills for a few months before and after. Honestly, the numbers didn’t blow me away - maybe a tiny drop, but nothing dramatic. The hous...
RE: Do you go classic or modern with new windows?
That bit about your neighbor’s dark frames baking in the sun - yikes. I get the appeal of that modern, black-trim look, but I’ve always wondered if it’s worth the risk. Here’s how I tackled it at our place: Step 1, I c...
RE: Getting old windows unstuck without breaking them
Funny, I actually tried one of those zipper things a few years back - total flop on my 1920s sashes too. What’s worked for me is starting with a utility knife like you said, but I also wedge a playing card or old credit ...
RE: Cheap tricks for keeping car windows clear in the morning
That dish soap trick left streaks on my glass too - thought I was just bad at cleaning, but maybe it’s just how it goes. I’m with you on not wanting to crack the windows and lose all that precious heat. What’s worked for...
RE: Keeping wood windows healthy - any tricks to stop them rotting?
I’ve wondered the same about those epoxy consolidators - every DIY video makes it look easy, but I always picture myself gluing my hands to the window frame. Has anyone had issues with sanding after using them? I get ner...
RE: What do you do with old window frames and glass?
Tried the greenhouse thing too, but mine was more of a cold frame attempt that just became a slug hotel. Here’s what I ended up doing: 1) Sanded down the frames (splinters are no joke), 2) Gave them a quick coat of paint...