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RE: Single-Hung or Double-Hung Windows - Does It Really Matter?
The extra cost depends partly on which sash tilts in. If a single-hung window’s sash can be cleaned safely from indoors, paying extra for both sashes to tilt in may not add much. Where reaching the outside is awkward, th...
RE: Anyone else tried those layered sheer shades?
I’ve been down that road too - honestly, I’m with you on the “simple is better” front. I tried the layered sheer shades in our living room because I liked the softer look, but they don’t block as much light as I hoped. S...
RE: Clerestory Windows or Skylights: Which Brings in Better Light (and Less Hassle)?
I had to laugh at the spaghetti bolognese recipe - maybe someone’s hungry for more than sunlight. Anyway, I’ve actually lived with both clerestory windows and skylights, though not at the same time. My old house (built ...
RE: If My Windows Could Think for Themselves…
I totally get the struggle with mystery smudges. I swear, every time I finish cleaning, it rains or the dog presses his nose up against the glass. Funny thing, I tried those “rain-repellent” sprays last spring - didn’t ...
RE: Worth switching to fiberglass or hybrid window frames?
I get what you’re saying about the peace of mind - totally get the towel routine, been there for a few winters myself. But honestly, I’ve managed to cut down most of the condensation on my old aluminum windows just by ru...
RE: Window financing deals seem kinda sketchy lately?
I get where you’re coming from, but I actually went all-in on replacements a few years back and haven’t regretted it (yet). Old windows in my place were drafty no matter how much I patched them up. The upfront cost stung...
RE: Does Painting Old Aluminum Window Frames Actually Hold Up Over Time?
That’s been my experience too, honestly. I painted the old aluminum frames on our 70s ranch about five years back. I went all in - scrubbed them down, used a wire brush to get rid of every bit of chalky oxidation, then h...
RE: Tips for taking out old windows without wrecking your walls?
Those little tricks really do add up. I swapped out two ancient windows in our dining room last fall and man, the dust was unreal - thought I’d taped everything off pretty well, but it still found its way into every corn...
RE: What surprised me (and what went wrong) installing my own windows
This cracked me up because I swear my first window job turned into a full-on biology lesson with all the weird stuff growing in the corners. I tried those “flexible” pans too - ended up looking like a crumpled lunch tray...