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RE: Why does water always find its way in?
Man, I hear you on the sump pump thing. When we bought our place last year, everyone kept telling me to put one in “just in case,” like it’s some magic fix for basement weirdness. I spent a weekend crawling around in the...
RE: Impact glass vs. shutters for storm season - what’s your pick?
Frame issues here too - my place is late ‘60s and nothing lines up. Ended up with a lot of shims and some choice words. If you’re going impact glass, measure everything twice. Worth it just to skip the shutter wrestling,...
RE: Tried Swapping Out My Own Windows - Regret Or Reward?
Yeah, drafts are no joke. I tried swapping out a couple windows in my 1920s place last fall and let’s just say… the house is definitely not square anymore. I went with vinyl for the price, but lining them up was like try...
RE: Tips for swapping out broken window panes at home?
I tried quick-dry once thinking I’d be all efficient, but my putty lines looked like I’d been glazing with a butter knife. It set up before I could smooth it out, and I ended up picking bits off my sweatshirt for days. S...
RE: No more rattling windows - my upgrade to laminated glass paid off
Totally relate to this. I swear, my front door has a mind of its own - one day it closes fine, next day it’s like wrestling an alligator. I tried the weatherstripping thing first (the kind that sticks on, which is basica...
RE: Making sense of window upgrades: swapping air for argon
Totally get what you mean about the “science experiment.” I had something similar last winter after moving into our first place. The old windows were so leaky, I swear I could feel the breeze on my ankles just walking by...
RE: Would You Share Pics If Your Window Swap Made Your House Look Totally Different?
I totally get it - my house is from the 50s and every wall seems to have its own opinion about what “straight” means. When I swapped out the old windows, it was like giving the place an accidental facelift. Suddenly, all...
RE: Keeping rooms bright but cool - how do you do it?
I hear you on the cave vibes - my living room felt like a bat cave last winter after we put up blackout curtains for the summer heat. I actually tried those honeycomb shades with the top-down/bottom-up thing. They’re pre...
RE: Trying to pick between angled and curved windows for living room upgrade
Curved windows do look amazing, but man, the curtain struggle is real. I spent way too long trying to DIY a solution and ended up with fabric puddled on the floor... not exactly the vibe I wanted. Angled windows might no...
RE: Choosing between new windows or inserts for home upgrade rebates
Honestly, I felt the same way. I went with inserts too because the idea of demo-ing my 1960s frames was… let’s just say, not appealing. The drafts aren’t totally gone for me either, but at least my living room doesn’t fe...