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RE: How do I replace my windows without falling down the stairs?
I know the foam pads are super popular, but I actually had better luck with those old rubber-backed bath mats on my stairs. They grip better for me, and since they're washable, I don't worry about mud or paint drips ruin...
RE: Trimming window openings without wrecking your walls
Funny thing is, I actually had better luck with caulk than scribing in one of my old houses. The trim was so warped and the walls so out of square, scribing just made it look weirder - like the trim was melting into the ...
RE: Anyone else notice the greenish tint on new energy-efficient windows?
Yeah, I’ve noticed the same thing since we put in new windows last spring. Ours are supposed to be “low-e” and all that, but certain times of day, especially when the sun hits just right, the living room walls get this o...
RE: Mixing solar panels with upgraded windows - worth it?
That’s interesting about the quieter house - I hadn’t really thought about that side of it until you mentioned it. We did notice less outside noise, especially with the windows facing the street. As for tracking temps, I...
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RE: Wood windows for old houses - who actually makes good ones these days?
That’s funny, I’ve had the same struggle with foam - gets way too puffy in my old sashes and then I’m wrestling them open all spring. Rope caulk just feels more forgiving, even if it’s kind of a pain to mush in when it’s...
RE: Ultrex fiberglass or vinyl windows - what’s the real difference?
That’s pretty much the same deal I had with my old vinyl sliders - felt fine at first, but winters just got colder by the window every year. I will say, my neighbor went with Ultrex about eight years ago, and his still l...
RE: Cheap ways to make old window frames look less... sad?
Yeah, I’ve been down the “shortcuts” road with window frames more times than I care to admit. Those wraps always looked promising in the YouTube videos, but in real life? Mine started peeling at the corners after a coupl...
RE: ANYONE GETTING MONEY BACK FOR NEW WINDOWS?
Yeah, I got hit with the “old house settles” line too. My place is pushing 90 years and sure, it’s got quirks, but you can literally feel the cold air pouring in where they skimmed on the sealant. Still, like you, my hea...
RE: Dealing with leftover panes after a window upgrade
It’s wild how those panes just linger. I tried giving a few away on Craigslist for “DIY greenhouse projects” and got one taker, but the rest are still there, stacked behind my mower. Wrapping them for disposal felt like ...