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dennisastronomer
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RE: Stuck between two window installers - would you go with the cheaper or the more established one?
I’ve been burned by both ends - went cheap once, and the windows looked fine until the first cold snap. Drafts everywhere. On the flip side, the “big name” installer subbed out the work and I barely saw anyone from their...
RE: Do DIY glass repair kits actually work or just a temporary fix?
Honestly, I’ve never seen a DIY kit make a chip actually vanish. Maybe it keeps things from getting worse for a while, but you’re right - under the right light, the repair’s always visible. For me, it’s just a stopgap un...
RE: Swapping out old windows to save on heating and cooling? Here’s what worked for me
Yeah, that’s the catch. After we swapped to double-pane and sealed up every draft, we started getting condensation on the inside corners during really cold spells. Never happened before. I guess older houses just “breath...
RE: Getting new windows in without the headaches: my step-by-step
Couldn’t agree more about not rushing the flashing - learned that the hard way on my first window swap. Thought I could get away with skimping on the layers since it was “just a shed window.” Ended up with a soggy mess a...
RE: Impact glass vs. shutters for storm season - what’s your pick?
I get the plywood argument, but man, lugging those heavy sheets up a ladder every season just gets old. I did the dance for years - my garage still has the scars from stacking them. They work, no question, but between th...
RE: Quick tricks for holding a cracked window together?
I get the appeal of Gorilla tape for a quick fix, but honestly, I’ve had more luck with that clear packing tape you find at office stores. It’s not as tough, sure, but it’s way less ugly and actually seals out the draft ...
RE: Window companies offering “flash sales” - is it really a deal or just hype?
Couldn’t agree more - just because a company says “certified” doesn’t mean much unless you know who’s actually showing up. I’ve had crews come in for a “deal” install and end up redoing half the work myself later. Someti...
RE: How much do you actually notice energy savings from special window coatings?
I get what you mean about orientation, but in my experience, the frame issue is way bigger than people think. That’s been my headache. I swapped to low-e panes a few years back but left the original wood frames (house i...
RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows
Yeah, I agree that hanging curtains higher probably won't do much for warmth - mostly just a visual trick. We had huge windows in our last place, and honestly, cellular blinds made the biggest difference. Curtains alone ...
RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows
Motorized shades are definitely worth the splurge if your windows are huge - I resisted at first (the cost made me cringe), but now I can't imagine not having them. And yeah, window films surprised me too... subtle but e...