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RE: Tried modern window trim and it totally changed my living room
I keep second-guessing myself with stuff like that. I’ll spot a little crack or soft spot and then I can’t help poking at it... which usually ends up creating way more work. I’m always torn between “leave well enough alo...
RE: WHAT WAS I THINKING?
I was super skeptical about thermal curtains at first - figured they’d just look bulky and not really help much. But after living through my first winter in this house (built in the 50s, drafty as heck), I’m honestly sur...
RE: Modern Window Upgrades in Old Houses: Worth the Trade-Off?
I totally get the hesitation about losing the original glass. I’ve been patching up my own drafty windows with caulk and weatherstripping, and honestly, the charm is hard to give up. Have you found any fixes that actuall...
RE: Modern Window Upgrades in Old Houses: Worth the Trade-Off?
That’s interesting about the condensation getting worse after tightening things up - I hadn’t really considered that trade-off. I’ve been debating whether to go with interior storms or just live with the drafts for a bit...
RE: Keeping street noise out: what works for sealing old windows?
I’ve been wrestling with this exact issue since moving in last fall. Tried the foam tape too, but it didn’t stick great in a couple corners - maybe the old paint? Curious if anyone’s had luck with those magnetic interior...
RE: Weird hairline cracks showing up on brand new window panes?
That’s interesting about the tempering process. I’d assumed install was the main culprit, but now I’m second-guessing. My house is only five years old, so it’s weird seeing cracks this soon. Maybe it really is a combo of...
RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows
That’s kind of where I’m stuck - trying to balance insulation with not damaging the old paint or wood. Has anyone tried those shrink film kits? I’m tempted, but worried they’ll peel off paint when I remove the tape in sp...
RE: Total blackout or layered curtains: which actually works better?
I’ve wondered about this too, especially after moving into a drafty old place last winter. I tried the so-called “total blackout” curtains in our bedroom, mostly for the light, but I did notice it felt a bit less chilly ...
RE: Beating the heat with my own window install - anyone else try this?
That’s interesting - you did a mix and it actually worked out? I’ve been debating if it’s worth doing low-E everywhere or just targeting the worst spots. Did you notice a big difference in comfort, or was it more about e...