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baileyq59
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RE: Swapping old windows for new: did your curb appeal actually improve?
I hear you on the budget - restoring old windows is no joke on the wallet. I went through the same “should I or shouldn’t I” a couple years back. Ended up swapping out the originals, mostly because the drafts were ridicu...
RE: Struggling to keep drafts out - window sealing tape worth it?
Same here. I gave up on the clear tape after a couple winters - no matter how much I cleaned, it just peeled off once it got cold. Rope caulk isn’t winning any beauty contests, but at least it actually stays put. The hai...
RE: Finally won the battle against soggy window frames
I've been there - scraping silicone every spring gets old fast. One thing that's helped me is making sure the surface is bone-dry and clean before applying new sealant. Also, using a good-quality caulk smoothing tool ins...
RE: Keeping the heat in without cranking up the thermostat
Weatherstripping is definitely underrated. I had a similar experience a couple years back - kept feeling cold drafts even though the thermostat was set pretty high. At first, I thought it was just my old furnace struggli...
RE: Stormy nights and soggy sills - a coastal homeowner's dilemma
Ha, your dog story reminded me of when we first put oyster shells around our outdoor shower. Our cat absolutely refused to step on them - she'd circle around, glaring at us like we'd betrayed her. Took her about two week...