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RE: Ever tried to update vinyl windows with paint? Quick poll time
Yeah, I’ve seen the same thing - those high-touch spots just don’t hold up without the promoter, even indoors. Tried skipping it once on a rental and ended up redoing the whole job within a year. The extra step’s annoyin...
RE: GEAR THAT SAVED MY BUTT DURING WINDOW SWAP - WHAT’S YOUR CAN’T-LIVE-WITHOUT?
Magnetic wristbands are hit or miss for me. They’re handy if you’re constantly swapping screws or bits, but I’ve had them snag on window handles or catch on trim more than once. I’d rather use a small parts tray with a m...
RE: Foggy Windows: The Mystery Of The Ghostly Condensation
I get what you mean about the moisture absorbers - they’re decent for small spaces, but when it comes to window condensation, they barely scratch the surface. Most of the time, if there’s that much moisture on your windo...
RE: Swapping Out Old Windows in the Mountains: Worth It or Just a Headache?
Honestly, it’s a mixed bag. My bills dropped a bit, but not as dramatically as I’d hoped - turns out, the old plaster walls and crawlspace leaks were bigger culprits than the windows. I did borrow a thermal camera from a...
RE: Still looking good after years: aluminum windows holding up
I’ve tried the storms plus shrink film combo on a drafty rental. It definitely cut down on noise and drafts, but yeah, you lose the ability to open the window easily. Peeling the film off each time got old fast. For me, ...
RE: What if you had to pick curtains for every room but could only use one fabric?
I hear you on the pet hair - mine seems to find its way onto every soft surface, liners included. I’ve found that tightly woven microfiber liners help a bit; they don’t grab onto fur as much as the fuzzy ones. For clean...