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ashleyc30
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RE: ONE BRAND FOR ALL YOUR WINDOWS OR MIX AND MATCH? WHAT'S BETTER?
- I get the budget thing, but mixing brands made my place look a bit patchy, honestly. - Had to replace a single window later and the difference bugged me for months. - Maybe I’m just picky, but I still notice it whe...
RE: If you could see your future energy bill: a window replacement time travel story
- Had the same debate with myself a couple years back. My place is an old brick semi, and I swear the walls are more draft than insulation some days. - This is exactly it. I got all excited about sealing up every crack ...
RE: Triple pane windows and the weird trick with argon gas
- Definitely get what you mean. We went through something similar - spent a fortune getting everything sealed up, then ended up buying a dehumidifier because the windows kept fogging in winter. - It’s weird, but I guess ...
RE: Quick fix or full swap: What’s easier with busted window handles?
- Totally get wanting things to match - nothing’s more annoying than a “quick fix” that you end up noticing every time you walk by. - I tried spray-painting a new handle to blend with the old ones once... didn’t fool any...
RE: Fixing up a sagging window frame - worth DIY or call a pro?
Totally get where you're coming from. I tried the “just shim it and move on” method once, too. Looked okay till the first cold snap - then it felt like my living room turned into a wind tunnel. - Yep, been there. My la...
RE: Struggling to keep drafts out - window sealing tape worth it?
- Used window tape on my 1950s windows last winter - helped a bit, but yeah, it started peeling once spring hit and I wanted some fresh air. - Noticed condensation trapped between the tape and glass, which was kind of ...
RE: Finally upgraded my windows and loving the results
Good points overall, but I'm still skeptical about the comfort factor being worth the hefty price tag. I mean, fewer drafts sound nice, but is it really THAT noticeable day-to-day? Maybe I'm just cheap...or my old window...
RE: Windows icing up again - time for an upgrade or ghost story?
Good point about the storms shifting, but honestly, I've found that even perfectly fitted storm windows can ice up if humidity's too high inside. Had a similar issue last winter - checked the storms, sealed gaps, still g...
RE: Finally upgraded my windows and loving the results
- True, sealing gaps helps, but honestly... vibration's a whole different beast. - Had neighbors who tried everything - windows, insulation, even heavy curtains. Still felt trains rumbling through the floor. - Sometimes ...
RE: Easy ways to keep your windows from aging too fast
Storm windows definitely do the trick long-term, but honestly, they're not always practical for everyone. A few things I've noticed from my own experiences: - Weatherstripping worked okay-ish for me, but only if you're ...