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RE: Swapping out old windows for fiberglass: totally worth the effort?
I hear you on the soggy hybrid frames, but I gotta say - fiberglass isn’t always the slam dunk folks make it out to be. Had a buddy install some, and a couple warped after a rough winter. Maybe it was a fluke, but now I’...
RE: Stuck choosing between Kolbe and Andersen for my 90s home
My Kolbe crank handles started getting wobbly after about 6 years - nothing catastrophic, but I did have to order replacements. Wasn’t a nightmare, just kind of annoying. As for pets, my shepherd’s nose prints are everyw...
RE: Windows that survive thin air and chilly temps
I've actually had pretty good luck with spray foam, but I think the trick is in the application. If you go too heavy, it expands way more than you'd expect and then shrinks back later, leaving gaps. Learned that the hard...
RE: Window choices when living way up high
Haha, yeah, been there! A few years back I got all excited about upgrading to fancy triple-pane windows in my apartment thinking I'd finally stop freezing my toes off every winter. Turns out, the windows weren't even the...
RE: Window choices when living way up high
Double glazing made a huge difference temperature-wise in my place. Before I upgraded, winters felt like the Arctic had moved in and summers were basically a sauna - even with the AC cranked up. After installing double-g...
RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows
I've had mine in the bathroom (steamy showers daily, trust me...) for about two years now, and they're still going strong. No sagging or weird spots yet. Seems like as long as you don't soak 'em directly, you'll probably...
RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows
We went solar-powered on our north-facing windows and surprisingly haven't had any charging issues yet. Yeah, they're pricier upfront, but honestly worth it to avoid the battery hassle. Maybe your mileage varies dependin...