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RE: How did you split up payments for new windows?
I get what you’re saying about the credit card safety net - those chargebacks can be a lifesaver if things go sideways. But I’ve always wondered, are there certain types of jobs where you’d feel comfortable skipping the ...
RE: Foggy windows driving me nuts - what’s actually normal?
Have you checked if your fan is actually venting outside or just circulating air? I found out mine was just blowing into the attic, which didn’t help at all. Ever tried cracking the window just a bit during showers, or i...
RE: Winter window woes: Which material survives the freeze?
Funny you mention the candle trick - I’ve done that more times than I can count, especially in the old farmhouse my folks had growing up. I always wonder, though, does anyone notice a difference in drafts depending on wi...
RE: Tackling Old Windows: My Weekend Project Went Better Than Expected
That’s the spirit - sometimes “good enough” is exactly what these old places need. I’ve done the paint stick trick too and honestly, it works just as well as anything else most of the time. Have you ever tried those comp...
RE: CHEAP WAYS TO KEEP THE COLD OUT OF OLD WINDOWS?
Totally get what you mean about the film kits looking a bit clunky, but I’ve had the same experience - once they’re up, the temp difference is wild. Have you ever tried those foam weatherstripping tapes? They’re not as o...
RE: URBAN WINDOWS: DID YOU KNOW ABOUT SOUNDPROOF GLASS?
Totally hear you on the low-frequency stuff - my place is right by a train line, and even after swapping to triple-pane windows, the walls and floors still vibrate from the deeper rumbles. I tried those thick velvet curt...
RE: Dealing with leftover panes after a window upgrade
I totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve hung onto a couple old panes after our last reno, and honestly, they’ve bailed me out more than once - busted greenhouse panel, random shelf in the garage, you name it. Space ...
RE: Struggling to keep drafts out - window sealing tape worth it?
Funny you mention the "patchwork quilt" look - my parents’ place had that for years. But I’ve actually had decent luck with tape, as long as I really take my time with prep. Is it just me, or does the type of tape make a...
RE: Stuck choosing between Kolbe and Andersen for my 90s home
Funny timing - I just finished swapping out a couple of my original 90s windows last fall (went with Andersen too). I was honestly surprised by how much quieter the living room got, not just less drafty. But yeah, instal...
RE: Anyone else surprised by how window sensors can tell you if you left something open?
Totally get where you’re coming from about the plaster. I tried patching a spot in our hallway last year - figured it’d be an afternoon job, but nope. Ended up with dust everywhere and a chunk of wall that still doesn’t ...