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RE: Don’t skip the flashing: a small step that saved me big headaches
I get the temptation to just rip ‘em out and start over, but I’ve actually had some luck keeping my old wood windows alive. Spent a weekend reglazing and adding storm windows - wasn’t fun, but way cheaper than new instal...
RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows
Yeah, I’ve tried the double-layer thing - cellulars with blackout curtains. It definitely helped with drafts, but honestly, it made opening and closing everything a bit of a pain. My windows are old too, and I do notice ...
RE: When is a foggy window just weather, and when is it a problem?
Had something similar last winter - thought it was just weird weather at first, but the fog stuck around even on dry days. Ended up poking at the window trim and, sure enough, it crumbled a bit. Not a fun surprise. I tri...
RE: Torn between Simonton's contemporary vs traditional picture window styles
My brother-in-law did something similar with his old farmhouse - went super modern with the windows, thin frames, lots of glass. At first I thought he'd lost his mind, honestly. But after a while, it kinda grew on me. He...
RE: Privacy upgrade dilemma: smart blinds or switchable glass?
Yeah, I get the hesitation... reminds me of when I splurged on one of those motorized awnings for our patio. Worked great the first summer, then started acting up - randomly retracting halfway in or getting stuck open du...
RE: Big windows vs heating bills - worth it?
Funny you mention that - I had a similar experience. When we moved into our place, the previous owners had already installed low-E windows, and I thought, "Great, no more fussing with heavy curtains." But honestly, after...
RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows
We went down the conduit pipe route for our living room curtains last year, and honestly, it was a mixed bag. Yeah, they're definitely cheaper and lighter, and spray painting was easy enough (though my DIY skills are que...
RE: Finally upgraded my windows and loving the results
Had a similar experience here. When we swapped out our old single-pane windows, I was pretty skeptical about the promised savings, and honestly, it turned out about how I expected - barely noticeable on the bills. Sure, ...
RE: Choosing the Right Window Contractor for Your Home Type in Tampa Bay
@coffee_pumpkin Good point about materials. In my case I actually went the opposite route – I stuck with aluminum frames. My home is a mid-century modern design with some really large picture windows, and I was worried a...
RE: Experience about replacement window contractors in the Tampa Bay area?
@singer12, yes! We actually did exactly that. As @carol_campbell mentioned earlier, doing windows in phases is definitely possible. I used Pro Tech Windows & Doors, and at first I only replaced the windows on the fir...