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RE: Saving on Window Swaps: My Favorite Trick to Cut Down Labor Fees
- Tried swapping a bathroom window last spring, just to see if I could handle it. - Watched a bunch of YouTube vids first. Looked easy enough... wasn’t. - Got it in, but the caulking job is rough and it’s maybe 1/8" ...
RE: Getting new windows in without the headaches: my step-by-step
- Really appreciate these tips. Makes me feel better about taking it slow - seems like rushing just leads to more problems later. - Didn’t realize painting over caulk mattered that much, but I’ll try it next time. - ...
RE: Getting your space ready before new windows go in - my checklist
- Totally agree about the vents - missed them once and the dust just kept coming back for days. - Had a similar thing with my dog, except he tracked the dust everywhere after. - Haven’t tried the zipper barriers myself....
RE: Thinking about swapping to fiberglass windows - worth it or nah?
- Totally agree, the chunkier frames are a bit of a bummer if you’re into that clean mid-century look. I kinda wish they made slimmer options, but I guess energy efficiency wins out. - Install quality seems like a big de...
RE: Total blackout or layered curtains: which actually works better?
- Tried blackout curtains last winter - definitely felt warmer, but yeah, they’re heavy and a pain to move. - Layered two thinner sets before that. Looked nicer, but honestly didn’t help much with the draft. - Noticed co...