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RE: Windows that won’t break the bank (or your off-grid dreams)
- Totally get the appeal of just sticking with curtains. I’m in a 1920s bungalow and finding anything to fit these oddball windows is a project. - I wondered about that too. A neighbor tried them - said they stayed clea...
RE: Letting more sun in without major renos - what’s worked for you?
- Agree on the draft stoppers - ugly, but I keep coming back to them every winter. - Tried reflective window film once, but the glare was brutal mid-day. Maybe I installed it wrong? - Cellular shades are great, thoug...
RE: Surprised to Learn Simonton Offers 0% Financing? Here’s What I Found
- Been there with the sticky notes, alarms, all of it. Still missed a payment last year because the due date landed on a Sunday and I just spaced. - Simonton’s paperwork was the least confusing I’ve dealt with, but I’m a...
RE: How worried should I be about lead paint when swapping out old windows?
- Totally agree with “old windows are like dust grenades” - that’s been my experience too. - I’ve had lead dust show up even after being careful, so yeah, not always predictable. - The shoe tracking is real. We start...
RE: Why do my windows keep sticking no matter what I try?
- Been there - windows can be a real puzzle, especially in older houses. - You’re right to poke around and not just assume it’s a quick fix. I’ve had what looked like a simple paint issue turn into a full weekend project...
RE: Smart glass windows at home: worth it or just a fancy gimmick?
- I get the appeal of layering, but honestly, I’m not convinced it’s always worth the hassle. - Had smart glass put in the den a couple years ago - looked cool, but didn’t notice much difference in summer temps compare...
RE: If you had to redo all your window trims, would you go painted, stained, or something wild?
- Been through this debate a dozen times in my head. - Painted trim hides a lot, but chips and scuffs show up fast (kids with Nerf guns, anyone?). - Stained wood looks amazing, but like you said, dogs and kids mean i...
RE: Saved my living room window with a DIY crack fix - anyone else surprised by how well those kits work?
- Same here - my house is from the early 60s, so those old windows are always a wildcard. - - that’s exactly what happened to a bedroom window last winter. Fixed a chip with a kit, looked great for months... then one fr...
RE: Getting sticky windows to glide again: what’s your go-to fix?
- That sanding step really does make a difference, even if it's a pain. I use a folded-up bit of fine grit sandpaper for corners - gets the paint ridges out. - Tried bar soap once out of desperation; it worked okay at ...