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RE: Would you attempt to swap out your own windows or call in the pros?
I get the satisfaction angle, but honestly, a little imperfection can mean a lot of lost energy over time. I tried swapping two windows myself - thought I did everything right, but ended up with chilly drafts that drove ...
RE: How long before the incentive clock runs out?
Yeah, I totally get the temptation to wait it out for those extra incentives - sometimes they really do pop up out of nowhere. But man, when my old AC was barely hanging on last July, I couldn’t risk another sleepless, s...
RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?
Yeah, I’m with you that the gas in the window makes a difference, especially if your house is already tight and you’re on top of humidity. I went with argon when I did my upgrade - krypton was tempting, but the price jum...
RE: Worth it to go triple pane for subzero winters?
That’s exactly what caught me off guard when I upgraded - everyone talks about the energy savings and how much warmer the house feels (which is true), but nobody really warns you about the ventilation side-effect. I’m in...
RE: Battling drafty windows - what actually works in winter?
I totally get the intimidation factor - my house is a 1937 fixer, and those old windows are tricky. When I put V-strip in, I didn’t take the sashes out. I just opened the window and stuck it along the edge where the draf...
RE: Smart Window Gadgets: Worth It for Awkward Spaces?
The remote situation is honestly my biggest gripe too. I ended up pairing mine with a cheap Zigbee hub so I could use my phone instead - way less clunky, and it actually integrates with my other smart stuff. Still, for h...
RE: Would You Share Pics If Your Window Swap Made Your House Look Totally Different?
I hear you on that. For me, the energy efficiency piece tipped the scale. I ended up going with triple-glazed wood windows (with aluminum cladding outside), and yeah, it’s more work to touch up, but the drafts are gone a...
RE: Getting sticky windows to glide again: what’s your go-to fix?
PTFE is a solid choice - definitely agree it beats silicone for wood. I tried the usual sprays and waxes, but they all seemed to attract grime or just didn’t last. The dry lubes really are less messy, and my windows slid...
RE: Is it worth going solar for the panels or just for the rebate?
I totally get where you’re coming from. The upfront rebate is a sweetener, but for me, it was about playing the long game. My electric bills dropped way more than I expected, especially in the summer when the AC’s cranki...
RE: Window Swaps on a Shoestring: Saw This in the News
EPDM gaskets are a solid call, especially if the frames have shifted over the years. I tried silicone once on my 1940s windows and it just didn’t hold up - too rigid, ended up cracking when the wood moved. Sanding and re...