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RE: How do you usually fix stuck or squeaky window locks?
Interesting point about the heat gun - I’ve always hesitated because I worry about damaging the old woodwork, but using a tin can as a shield is clever. I usually stick with penetrating oil and a plastic scraper, though ...
RE: Lessons learned from planning my first window swap
That’s a good point about old houses - nothing’s ever as square as it looks. I ended up using shims and a level obsessively, but there were still tiny gaps I had to fill with backer rod and caulk. Honestly, I wish I’d bu...
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RE: Windows that won’t break the bank (or your off-grid dreams)
That’s a really solid way to look at it. I’ve been in the same boat - my last place had vinyl windows, and after five or six years, the sills started looking a bit dingy, no matter what I used. But honestly, they kept dr...
RE: Do DIY glass repair kits actually work or just a temporary fix?
I get what you mean about the polishing pad - feels more like a finishing touch than a real fix. In my experience, those DIY kits are decent for stopping a chip from spreading, but they rarely make the damage disappear. ...
RE: How I finally stopped that gross black stuff from creeping up my window sills
That’s the thing with these old places - sometimes you just have to pick your battles. I’ve found that a little bit of diluted bleach (carefully applied, obviously) helps keep the black stuff at bay for a while, but it’s...
RE: Dealing with foggy windows: replace the glass or just reseal?
I’ve wondered if the type of window frame makes a difference too - mine are old wood, and after a couple winters, the expansion and contraction just undid any resealing I tried. Did you notice if vinyl or aluminum frames...
RE: New windows: energy savings or curb appeal - what's worth more?
I’ve always felt the energy savings claims were a bit overblown too - my bills barely budged after our upgrade. But the noise reduction was a real surprise, especially living near a train line. As for curb appeal, unless...
RE: Anyone actually notice a difference with krypton-filled windows?
That lines up with my experience too. I got way more mileage out of sealing up all the oddball gaps than anything else - especially in an older house like mine. Fancy windows sound nice, but unless you’re in a super cold...
RE: Getting old windows unstuck without breaking them
It’s funny how a “quick fix” on an old window can turn into a full-blown archaeological dig. I’ve had the same thing happen - one sash comes loose with barely any effort, while the next one feels like it’s been fused in ...