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RE: Thinking about swapping out windows myself - is it worth the hassle?
I’m still finding random bits of foam in corners from when I tried to seal up gaps around my old windows last fall. I get what you mean about dust - thought I’d cleaned up everything, but then I moved a bookshelf last we...
RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows
I’ve actually had the same condensation problem with shrink film on a couple of my older windows. It’s weird - some windows are totally fine, but one in the bathroom started getting that trapped moisture and a bit of mol...
RE: Would you put smart tech on every window or just stick with doors?
I totally get that urge to cover every possible entry point. When we moved in, I started mapping out all the windows and doors, thinking about sensors everywhere. In the end, I just did the main floor, too - basement win...
RE: Tackling Old Windows: My Weekend Project Went Better Than Expected
I’ve wondered that too. I tried those composite shims once, but they just didn’t “give” the way cedar does. Ended up layering a wood one and a plastic one together - worked in a pinch, but probably not what the pros woul...
RE: Still looking good after years: aluminum windows holding up
Our place came with aluminum windows from the 90s, and honestly, they’ve held up better than I expected. But yeah, they’re ice cold in winter - sometimes you can feel a draft if you sit right next to them. I had no clue ...
RE: Rotten Wood Around Windows: Patch Job or Time to Swap Out?
I’m right there with you - tried the patching route last year on a couple window frames, and it looked fine for a while, but now I’m seeing soft spots again. I think it’s just delaying the inevitable, especially if moist...
RE: CHEAP WAYS TO KEEP THE COLD OUT OF OLD WINDOWS?
I actually thought about those magnetic panels too, but I’m a little skeptical. My friend tried them in her 1930s place and said they didn’t seal as tight as she hoped - still some cold air sneaking in around the edges. ...
RE: Cracked Windows After Big Temperature Swings - Anyone Else Fed Up?
That hit home - my place was built in the 50s and I swear nothing is square. I keep thinking, “just one more winter,” but then another draft sneaks in and I’m back with the caulk gun. I get the appeal of new windows, but...
RE: Why is taking out old windows such a pain?
That hidden nail thing is so real. I kept wondering why the trim wouldn’t budge and then found a random screw buried under three layers of paint - took me forever. Also, the newspaper-as-insulation made me laugh... mine ...
RE: Trending: Bold Window Trim Colors Are Popping Up Everywhere - Thoughts?
I went with a deep green on my window trim and totally get what you mean about dust - didn’t expect to be wiping it down so much. But honestly, it hides the uneven caulk way better than the white ever did. Still debating...