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RE: Swapping out old windows: worth the hassle?
I get the whole “better safe than sorry” with flashing, but sometimes I wonder if we’re overdoing it compared to how these old places were built. When I swapped a window in my 1928 bungalow, I found the original frame wa...
RE: ANYONE GETTING MONEY BACK FOR NEW WINDOWS?
I’m with you on the attic sealing making a bigger dent. When I swapped out my old wood-frame windows for new double-pane ones, I figured I’d see my bills drop right away, but honestly, the difference was barely noticeabl...
RE: Cracked Windows After Big Temperature Swings - Anyone Else Fed Up?
That’s reassuring to hear, honestly. I’ve been on the fence about upgrading ours - been doing the plastic film and towels routine every winter, and it’s just... exhausting. The noise thing is wild though, never really th...
RE: Cheap and cheerful ways to dress up plain window frames
I actually tried painting my window frames a soft gray last spring, and you’re right - it hides smudges so much better than white. The only thing I ran into was getting a clean line where the frame meets the wall. Blue p...
RE: Why is taking out old windows such a pain?
Totally get where you’re coming from - pulling out old windows is just a whole ordeal. I tried to save mine with new weatherstripping, but honestly, it felt like I was just patching problems every year. When I finally bi...
RE: Why is taking out old windows such a pain?
Totally hear you on the spring bronze - mine ended up more like modern art than weatherstripping. I’ve found that doing a slow, inch-by-inch install helps, but even then, it’s hit or miss. With old windows, I just focus ...
RE: Sliding vs. casement aluminum windows for a sleek look - thoughts?
I’ve always wondered if the difference in sealing with casements is worth the hassle of crank repairs, especially if you’ve got kids or pets who are rough on things. I had a slider in my last place and it was a breeze to...
RE: Windows that actually live up to the eco hype?
I kinda get where you’re coming from, but I’m not totally convinced windows are just “meh” for energy savings. When I bought my place (1950s ranch, leaky as heck), I did the whole insulation and caulking routine first - ...
RE: Thinking about upgrading to smart windows - anyone tried View vs SageGlass?
I messed around with View windows at an open house a while back, and I gotta say, they were pretty neat too. But one thing that bugged me was the delay - like, when clouds rolled in, it took a solid minute or two for the...
RE: Finally upgraded my windows and loving the results
I've had mixed luck with silicone myself. It definitely holds up better, but man, it's a pain to get right without making a mess. The masking tape trick helps, but I still end up smearing it sometimes... Any tips for smo...