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RE: Triple pane windows and the weird trick with argon gas
Funny, I had the same feeling about trickle vents - seems weird to purposely let air in after investing in fancy windows. But yeah, no fog or moisture for me either. I do wonder if the argon gas makes a big difference lo...
RE: Impact glass vs. shutters for storm season - what’s your pick?
Yeah, I’m curious about that too. My neighbor swapped to impact glass last year, and he swears it’s quieter, but honestly, his house always seemed peaceful to me anyway. I’ve had shutters forever - ugly as sin, but when ...
RE: Mixing solar panels with upgraded windows - worth it?
I swapped out my old single panes for double-glazed windows a few years back, and honestly, the biggest thing I noticed was how much quieter the house got. As far as bills go, there was a drop - maybe 15% off my heating ...
RE: Trying to pick between angled and curved windows for living room upgrade
That hot spot thing is real - I’ve got a curved window in the den and every winter my dog claims that patch of sun like it’s his personal spa. I do wonder if angled would be easier to clean, though. Curved glass is a mag...
RE: Window fails in the news: That viral “backwards glass” install
It’s wild how this keeps cropping up, even with all the “improvements” in window tech. I still remember when we had new windows put in about six years ago - installer swore up and down he’d checked everything twice. Fast...
RE: When your “smart” windows aren’t so smart after all
That’s wild about the glass hazing over that fast. I always figured if you’re spending that much, it’d be at least as durable as regular windows. Makes me wonder how these “next-gen” window things actually hold up in pla...
RE: Cheap and cheerful ways to dress up plain window frames
That’s honestly the story of my house too - nothing lines up and the corners are just... weird. I used to stress about every little gap, but after a few winters and a couple of failed “perfect” fixes, I’m with you. That ...
RE: Ever had to make a snap decision in a totally unfamiliar situation?
I totally get the survival mode thing - sometimes you just have to work with what’s in arm’s reach. Had a pipe start leaking under the kitchen sink once, right as we were heading out for a trip. Ended up jamming an old t...
RE: What do you do with old window frames and glass?
Funny you mention old hardware - I swear, half the stuff in my garage is just boxes of latches and hinges I couldn’t bring myself to toss. I’ve got a couple window frames from the 40s that looked hopeless but turned out ...
RE: Tried out privacy glass in my bathroom - worth it or just a gimmick?
I hear you on the “vintage frosted” thing. I tried those stick-on films too, and they’re decent for daytime privacy, but at night with the light on? Not so much. The old glass in my 1940s bathroom has this wavy look that...