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RE: Printing custom window latches: what worked for me
Printing custom latches was my “well, why not?” moment after the third original one snapped off in my hand. My windows are 1928, and I swear the wood is softer than a Twinkie at this point. I tried the usual - epoxy, woo...
RE: Surprised to Learn Simonton Offers 0% Financing? Here’s What I Found
That’s exactly what happened to me - did the kitchen and living room windows first, and now every time the wind blows, the back bedroom feels like a meat locker. Should’ve just ripped the Band-Aid off and done them all. ...
RE: Sliding vs. double-hung vinyl windows: which install is less of a headache?
Had tilt-in double-hungs in my last place - thought they’d be a game-changer for cleaning. Honestly, it was nice not having to dangle out the window with a squeegee, but the tilt latches felt a bit flimsy after a couple ...
RE: How I made my window upgrade affordable (without draining my savings)
I know everyone’s saying double-pane is plenty, but I gotta stick up for the triple-pane folks a little. I went triple in my living room because the street noise was bananas - totally worth it for peace and quiet. Not e...
RE: How I made my window upgrade affordable (without draining my savings)
Tell me about it - my 1948 place is basically a lesson in “creative geometry.” I tried that removable caulk too and, yeah, it took half the paint with it. Foam tape’s been my go-to - ugly as sin, but way better than free...
RE: Triple-pane vs. double-pane windows for northern winters: worth the upgrade?
Funny you mention the noise thing - I live right next to a busy road, and when I swapped out my old single-pane relics for double-pane Low-E, it was like someone hit the mute button on half the street. Not total silence,...
RE: Would you take out a loan just to get new windows?
Couldn’t agree more about picking off the worst windows first. I did a similar thing in my own place - old bungalow with those wood-framed single panes that basically let the wind whistle through. Started with the bedroo...
RE: Thinking about Simonton windows - worth it or nah?
Ha, I hear you on the walls - mine are more suggestion than structure at this point. I did Simonton in the back sunroom last winter, thinking it’d solve the “indoor breeze” issue. Condensation’s still a thing, but not as...
RE: Why is taking out old windows such a pain?
Plastic sheets are a game changer, no doubt. First time I didn’t bother, thought “how bad can it be?” - ended up finding dust in my socks for weeks. Never found a sandwich, but I did pull out a fossilized apple core once...
RE: Thinking about privacy glass for home windows - worth the hype?
True, honeycomb shades do insulate well, but speaking from experience...cats absolutely love shredding those things. Learned that the hard way - privacy turned into peek-a-boo real quick. Maybe consider roller shades if ...