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RE: Ever notice how old houses have weirdly sized windows?
That’s exactly what I’m running into with my place. It’s kind of frustrating, but honestly, seeing it all come together after all the scribing and planing feels worth it. Nice to know I’m not the only one dealing with th...
RE: Battling That Black Stuff on Window Sills - What Actually Works?
Same here - I never realized how much moisture was hanging around until I got one of those little humidity meters. The anti-mold sprays are hit or miss for me. I tried one before priming and it seemed okay, but like you ...
RE: Saw a study on window longevity - are we doing enough?
I get the appeal of new windows, but honestly, I’m not totally sold on them being the only answer. I’ve got a 1950s place and was in the same boat - drafty, rattly windows driving me nuts. But I tried those magnetic inte...
RE: Dealing with sweaty windows: Which Energy Star brands actually help?
That’s exactly what happened here too - new windows, and suddenly I’m wiping condensation every morning. Same story, but I’m in a 2002 build, so not super old, but not super tight either. I did notice the new windows ar...
RE: Keeping window glass dry: what actually works?
Yeah, I totally get what you mean. I tried those tubs in our laundry room and near the kitchen window - honestly, barely noticed a difference. The only time they seemed to help was in a tiny coat closet where air doesn’t...
RE: Feeling stuck between aluminum and vinyl windows - regrets, anyone?
Honestly, I feel your pain. We just bought our first place last year and replacing the old wood windows was supposed to be a “fun” project. Ended up going with vinyl because everyone said they were low maintenance and go...
RE: Anyone else see Home Depot dropping Simonton windows?
That’s super helpful, thanks for breaking down the options. I actually looked at American Craftsman when I first moved in last year - needed to swap out a couple of basement windows ASAP before winter. Ended up with them...
RE: Anyone tried those ultra-slim triple glass windows yet?
I totally get where you’re coming from. We just put in triple glass windows last fall, and the first thing I noticed was how much quieter and warmer it got inside. But yeah, the humidity thing caught me off guard. The wi...
RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows
That’s hilarious - I can totally picture the chaos. We’ve got a dog who thinks anything dangling is a toy, so I get it. I tried tension rods too but on our big windows they kept sagging in the middle, especially with hea...