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RE: WOULD YOU PATCH UP A CRACKED FIBERGLASS WINDOW FRAME OR JUST REPLACE IT?
Funny timing - I dealt with this exact thing last spring. The crack in my window frame looked tiny at first, so I tried the patch route with one of those kits. Looked fine for a while, but after a rough winter, it starte...
RE: GEAR THAT SAVED MY BUTT DURING WINDOW SWAP - WHAT’S YOUR CAN’T-LIVE-WITHOUT?
Right there with you on the knee pads. I’ve tried a few brands - either they slide around or the straps dig in after an hour. I ended up cutting up an old yoga mat and using it as a kneeling pad. Not fancy, but it works ...
RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?
Honestly, I get where you’re coming from. I looked into this when we redid our windows a couple years ago. The sales guy tried to upsell us on krypton, but after digging around, it just didn’t seem worth it for our clima...
RE: Curtains, blinds, or shades - how do you pick what actually fits your room?
I hear you on that. I used to stress about making everything match, but honestly, the rooms where I mixed it up a bit feel way more comfortable. I went with light gray curtains in my den - walls are pale blue, furniture ...
RE: Making window locks last longer: my quick fix
I swapped out my old locks for stainless steel ones after the originals rusted out - seems to handle the humidity a bit better. I dabbed a little silicone grease on the moving parts, too. Not perfect, but it slows down t...
RE: Keeping Windows in Good Shape - What Actually Works Long-Term?
I’m with you on the caulk - probably the best bang for your buck when it comes to drafts. I’ve used those window insulation kits for a few winters now. Honestly, they do help keep the cold out, but yeah, getting the plas...
RE: Turning old windows into a cool wall display - my favorite trick yet
I swapped out the glass for acrylic panels in a couple of old frames last year after one of them basically disintegrated on me. Honestly, I was surprised at how much easier it made things - no more worrying about shards ...
RE: Windows That Can Handle Ocean Air - Any Recommendations?
Yeah, I’ve tried just about every “marine” finish out there too. Even the stainless stuff eventually gets those little rust spots if you’re close enough to the salt air. On my last window swap, I went with fiberglass fra...
RE: Windows That Can Handle Ocean Air - Any Recommendations?
Fiberglass is definitely the way to go near the coast. I know some people swear by aluminum-clad, but in my experience, they just don’t hold up long-term if you’re really close to salt spray. We had a set on our back por...
RE: Stormy nights and soggy sills - a coastal homeowner's dilemma
I hear you on the ocean air - nothing really lasts forever out here. I actually tried composite sills a while back, thinking they’d be low-maintenance, but they started swelling and looking rough after a couple years. En...