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RE: How do you pick between window quotes - lowest price, reputation, or something else?
That’s a fair worry. I’ve seen both sides of that coin. There’s this one guy in town - real craftsman, does beautiful work, but he’s also the only one answering the phone, doing the installs, and picking up materials. Wh...
RE: Why is taking out old windows such a pain?
You’re not alone - chasing every last draft can turn into a full-time hobby if you let it. I remember one job where the homeowner taped up every little gap, even around the light switches, and still swore there was a “my...
RE: Which windows actually keep out city noise?
Right there with you on the seals - people always forget about those. Had a job last winter where the glass was top notch, but the old frames let in a breeze that’d make you think you left the door open. Funny thing, som...
RE: Finally got those dingy window frames looking new again - anyone else have a cleaning win?
Not sure I’m sold on the beeswax polish trick, honestly. I tried it once on a client’s old wood sashes - smelled great, but after a week the dust just stuck to it in a different way. Felt like I’d traded one kind of grim...
RE: If these walls could talk: windows that changed everything
Gotta chime in on the humidity thing - cracking a window for a few minutes can help, but in some houses (especially the older brick ones I work on), it barely puts a dent in that Sahara-level dryness once those new windo...
RE: Stuck between simple trim and farmhouse-style frames for my windows
I get it, those farmhouse grooves are dust magnets, but honestly, I’ve seen more paint chips from folks scrubbing those grooves than from just leaving the dust for a bit. Funny thing - my neighbor’s simple trim needed r...
RE: Things I wish I'd known before new windows went in
If you don’t want strangers wrestling with your drapes (and possibly yanking them off the wall), I’d pull those down yourself. I’ve seen more than a few “mystery stains” after a crew tried to be helpful. As for furniture...
RE: Just found out my new windows might be haunted, thanks to the power company
Had a client last year convinced their attic was haunted because of similar popping noises. Turned out the installers had nailed the siding down like they were anchoring a battleship - no room for expansion at all. Every...
RE: Finally found a way to keep windows warm in my off-grid cabin
Haha, plywood definitely beats bubble wrap, but have you ever tried foam board insulation? I helped a buddy winterize his hunting shack last year, and we sandwiched some rigid foam boards between thin plywood panels - wo...
RE: Thinking about vinyl windows that look like real wood - worth it or nah?
Installed some of those UV-resistant vinyl windows about four years ago for a client who was super worried about fading - south-facing side, tons of sun, you know the drill. Dropped by recently for another job, and hones...