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RE: Why does mold love window sills so much?
Same thing happened here after we swapped out the old windows. Didn’t realize how much moisture was just sneaking out before. Now I have to run the fan every time or I get those black spots creeping in around the sill. H...
RE: Things I wish I’d known before swapping out my old windows
Funny you mention the comics - I pulled out a bunch of old Sears catalogs from behind my bathroom wall, all yellowed and brittle. Guess people used whatever was handy back then. Didn’t do much for the drafts, though. And...
RE: Battling drafty windows - what actually works in winter?
Tried the shrink film kits once - looked decent for a month, then my kid poked a hole in it and there went that idea. Ended up just layering on weatherstripping and grabbing some thick curtains from the thrift store. Not...
RE: Choosing between saving up or financing for new windows - what worked for you?
Phased route made the most sense for us too - no way I was dropping that much cash all at once. We started with the bedroom windows since those were the real draft magnets. Didn’t even bother with storm windows, just mor...
RE: If you had to redo all your window trims, would you go painted, stained, or something wild?
I ripped out all my window trim a few years back after a leak, and went with painted wood. Honestly, it’s just easier to deal with nicks or scratches - quick touch-up and you’re good. I did love the look of stained, but ...
RE: Anyone actually saving money with triple pane windows?
Same here. I put in triple panes about five years ago because the old windows were shot, and I figured it’d help with drafts and bills. Honestly, the biggest thing I noticed was how much quieter the house got. Street noi...
RE: Saved my living room window with a DIY crack fix - anyone else surprised by how well those kits work?
Yeah, I’ve tried a couple of those “defogging” hacks too - never worked for me, just left streaks and wasted time. Shrink film is decent for a quick patch, but after a season it gets dingy and starts peeling at the corne...
RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows
I hear you about the shrink film. I tried it last winter and it barely lasted a month before the corners started peeling up - probably because my window frames are old and a bit warped too. Ended up just stuffing old tow...
RE: Smart sensors for windows: did you know they can help with energy bills?
I get the appeal of just rolling up a towel or slapping on some weatherstripping, but honestly, those quick fixes never lasted for me. I live in a place where it gets pretty cold and windy, and after a while, towels just...
RE: Would you take out a loan just to get new windows?
Yeah, that’s pretty much how I see it too. I’ve done the plastic film thing - honestly just made the windows look worse and didn’t really help much with the drafts. Dehumidifier helps a bit but it’s not a real fix. Unles...