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RE: Printing custom window latches: what worked for me
PETG’s been a bit hit-or-miss for me, but definitely less drama than PLA once the sun starts baking everything. I tried ABS once on a latch and, uh, let’s just say my garage still smells like burnt Legos. ASA’s on my “ma...
RE: Keeping street noise out: what works for sealing old windows?
Yeah, I’ve had a similar experience with the window film kits - definitely not rocket science, but you do need a little patience, especially if you’ve got cats that think plastic is a new toy. I’d say they’re more of a d...
RE: If your windows and siding don't match... would you fix it or roll with it?
Man, I totally get where you’re coming from. I went through this after putting up new Hardie siding last spring. The old trim looked like it belonged on a completely different house - like, 90s ranch meets modern farmhou...
RE: Is it just me or do new windows barely make a dent in the bills?
Those dang outlets are sneaky, right? I went through the same thing - spent a small fortune on double-pane windows, but my old 1960s ranch still felt drafty in the winter. Turns out, the attic hatch was leaking air like ...
RE: Cracked Windows After Big Temperature Swings - Anyone Else Fed Up?
That sounds way too familiar - every time I peel back something in my 1915 bungalow, it’s like opening a can of worms I didn’t even know existed. Did you find any old newspapers or weird stuff in the walls? Sometimes I w...
RE: Swapping out old window handles - worth it for the style boost?
Stripped screws are basically a rite of passage with old windows, aren’t they? I swear, the last time I swapped out handles, I found one screw so mangled it looked like someone had tried to open it with a butter knife. E...
RE: ANYONE GETTING MONEY BACK FOR NEW WINDOWS?
Funny thing - my experience was almost the reverse. I had new windows put in (mine’s a 1948 cape, so not exactly plumb) and even though the install looked tight, I still found cold air sneaking in around a couple frames....