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RE: Printing custom window latches: what worked for me
That aluminum strip idea is solid. I’ve done something similar with steel wire epoxied into a channel on the back - definitely not pretty, but it stopped the latches from sagging. PETG just doesn’t cut it for direct sun,...
RE: Things I wish I’d known before swapping out my old windows
I get what you mean about the house feeling stuffy after new windows, but honestly, I found that just relying on bathroom fans and cracking a window here and there isn’t enough in winter. Trickle vents are nice in theory...
RE: How do I replace my windows without falling down the stairs?
That sounds rough - three broken windows is a streak no one wants. I’ve had my share of “DIY fails” (once dropped a whole box of tiles down the stairs, so I feel your pain). Here’s what’s worked for me when moving fragil...
RE: GEAR THAT SAVED MY BUTT DURING WINDOW SWAP - WHAT’S YOUR CAN’T-LIVE-WITHOUT?
Yep, that’s basically what I did for years - just a chunk of foam camping pad in the toolbox. I tried those pro-looking gel knee pads once, but either they slide off or you end up with those weird strap marks cutting off...
RE: Smart glass windows at home: worth it or just a fancy gimmick?
Ran into this exact headache in my 1930s place - plaster walls everywhere, and fishing wires behind them was a nightmare. Ended up using some really low-profile raceway painted to match the trim. Not invisible, but less ...
RE: Tough weather and windows: paint or aluminum cladding?
I know the appeal of storms, and the new composites do look better than the old chunky aluminum ones, but honestly, I’ve found them to be more trouble than they’re worth. I put a set on our 1920s bungalow three years bac...
RE: What I learned about soundproof windows and my wallet
Couldn’t agree more with this. I went down the “soundproof insert” rabbit hole a couple years back, thinking I’d finally get some peace from the neighbor’s yappy dog. Spent way too much time with a level and shims, only ...
RE: How I dodged a window contractor nightmare (and actually got great windows)
I totally get the worry about drafts - my old place was a 1920s bungalow and those winters were brutal. I just did a careful bead of low-expansion foam around the frames, then added backer rod and caulk on the inside. No...
RE: Tried weatherstripping tape for cold windows - worth it?
Magnetic insulators are a game changer if you’re tired of wrestling with shrink film every fall. I tried them last winter on my 1950s windows - installing the magnetic strips took a bit of patience, but being able to pop...
RE: Rain sneaking in around my window - caulk or weather stripping?
Good catch on siding, but honestly I've found that gutters are usually the bigger culprit. Even a slight sag or blockage can redirect water right onto windows and doors - worth checking first before climbing around inspe...