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ashleym42
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RE: Why are window headers always such a pain to fix?
- Story of my life. My place is early 60s, and I’m convinced the drafts are just part of the original design. Maybe it was “natural ventilation” before that was trendy? - Foam is a trap. Looks easy, but then you’re chi...
RE: Which matters more to you: original wood windows or modern replacements?
- Gotta admit, I’m still clinging to my original wood windows. Yeah, they’re drafty and sometimes make weird noises when it’s windy, but there’s just something about that old glass and chunky frames that feels right in m...
RE: Big windows vs heating bills - worth it?
Haha, yep learned this the hard way too. Dropped a chunk of cash on big windows thinking they'd magically fix everything... turns out $10 worth of weatherstripping was the real MVP. Live and learn, right?
RE: Budgeting for new windows - how do you approach it?
- Yep, learned the hard way about warranties... went cheap on windows once, and two years later, seals started failing. Warranty covered basically nothing. - Energy efficiency is legit tho. Switched to better-rated windo...
RE: Finally upgraded my windows and loving the results
Had a similar "aha" moment when we swapped ours out a couple years back. We went with Andersen windows - mostly because the sales guy was hilarious and gave us a good deal - but honestly, I think most reputable brands do...