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RE: Why does mold love window sills so much?
Yeah, I’ve noticed the same thing in my place. When I bought my house, I thought new windows would solve the draft and moisture problems, but nope - still found mold creeping around the sills after a cold snap. Turns out...
RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?
I looked into this a bunch when we bought our place last year. From what I found, the gas type (argon vs. krypton) barely changes sound reduction - most of the noise blocking comes from the glass thickness and if it’s do...
RE: Tips for swapping out broken window panes at home?
I actually just swapped out two panes in my 80s-era windows, and honestly, I gave up on tape. Tried FrogTape and the blue stuff - both left me with either bleed-through or ripped paint. In the end, I just went slow with ...
RE: Trying to decide between Milgard casement styles - worth the upgrade?
Had the same debate last year - my windows were ancient, too. Ended up with Tuscany casements for the front and Trinsic for the sides. Honestly, from the street, the Trinsic looks really sharp. I only notice the Tuscany ...
RE: Window fails in the news: That viral “backwards glass” install
Funny how something as tiny as a sticker or a pencil mark can save hours of headaches. I learned that the hard way when I swapped out a couple windows last fall - thought I could just trust my “eye” for which side was wh...
RE: Keeping Windows in Good Shape - What Actually Works Long-Term?
That’s a good reminder about the weep holes - I didn’t even know those existed until I had water pooling in my window frame last fall. Cleared them out with a pipe cleaner and it made a huge difference. On the caulking, ...
RE: Why is outside noise STILL getting through my windows?
I get what you’re saying about the gaps around the frame - definitely a big culprit for drafts and noise. But I’ll be honest, in my place (built 1970s, nothing fancy), even after caulking every visible seam and stuffing ...
RE: When Your Window Handles Turn Into a Saturday Project
Matching hardware is one of those things I thought I’d care a lot more about when we first moved in, but after a few weekends spent trying to track down “the right” handles, I just stopped worrying. Our house is from the...
RE: ENERGY TAX CREDIT PAPERWORK IS DRIVING ME NUTS - ANYONE ELSE?
Totally get it. I’ve got a folder just for these credits, but somehow I always end up digging through emails and drawers anyway. The scanning thing helps, but sometimes I still can’t find what I need. Why is it never as ...
RE: Window leaking again... need tips on reliable caulk or sealant
I felt exactly the same way when I first tackled window sealing at my place. I'm pretty detail-oriented too, and the thought of rushing through something that needs to be watertight stressed me out. The masking tape tip ...