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RE: Saving on Window Swaps: My Favorite Trick to Cut Down Labor Fees
Masking is the real time sink, right? I always think I can just be careful and save a few minutes, but then I get those little paint flecks or, worse, the dreaded scratches. Kind of feels like a lose-lose sometimes. I li...
RE: Foggy windows driving me nuts - what’s actually normal?
I’ve had similar luck with those little dehumidifiers - tried one in our laundry room and honestly, it just filled up way too fast and barely changed anything. Seems like unless you get a bigger unit, airflow really does...
RE: Anyone else notice the greenish tint on new energy-efficient windows?
Funny, I actually notice the green tint way more at certain times of day, especially when it’s cloudy outside. Maybe it’s a lighting thing? I do kinda miss that “blast” of sunlight too, but I guess my furniture appreciat...
RE: Tackling Old Windows: My Weekend Project Went Better Than Expected
That sounds really familiar - I had almost the exact same thing happen with a couple of my old double-hungs. After putting in the inserts, it was like night and day for drafts. I was honestly surprised by how much warmer...
RE: Tackling Old Windows: My Weekend Project Went Better Than Expected
I’ve actually used the felt strips on a couple of our old casement windows, and they’ve held up better than I expected, though they do get kind of grimy after a couple years. The foam ones were easier to put in, but I ha...
RE: Getting help with window upgrades: what’s actually available?
I totally get where you’re coming from. The rebates are nice in theory, but when you actually go through the process, it feels like you need a PhD just to figure out which ones you qualify for and how to apply. I remembe...
RE: Finally figured out how to actually read those window labels
Outlet gaskets are seriously underrated, right? I spent a weekend with a caulk gun and draft snake, but it was that cheapo foam pack from the hardware store that actually made a difference. As for SHGC, I’m still fuzzy o...
RE: Sliding vs. casement aluminum windows for a sleek look - thoughts?
Funny you mention the casement seal issues. I had new casements put in a couple years back, and even though they looked super sleek, I did notice some drafts around the edges that weren’t there with my old sliders. It se...
RE: What I actually used to wrap my old windows (and what I wish I'd had)
That’s a good tip about the pencil marks - my first try, I used a utility knife and ended up with scratches everywhere, which drove me nuts every time the sun hit them. I tried the two-board clamp too, but honestly, it j...
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