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RE: Saw a study on window longevity - are we doing enough?
I’ve actually messed around with those interior storm panels - got a kit for one of my draftiest windows last winter. Honestly, it made a bigger difference than I expected. The room felt less chilly, and I didn’t notice ...
RE: Choosing between saving up or financing for new windows - what worked for you?
I’m kinda in the same boat, honestly. I keep running numbers and overthinking it. The “save up” method feels like the safe, logical move, but my house is a 1960s ranch and the drafts are brutal in winter. I swear, I’m ba...
RE: Saving money on new windows: my favorite trick so far
Yeah, I tried something kinda like that on my ‘68 split-level. Measured the rough openings, then just went for the closest standard size at Lowe’s. I had to use a ton of shims and honestly, the trim work took me way long...
RE: Window Swaps on a Shoestring: Saw This in the News
I tried the magnetic acrylic panels last winter and yeah, condensation was definitely a thing for me too, especially when the temp dropped way below freezing. I think it’s partly because my windows are super old (think w...
RE: Is upgrading to triple-pane windows just hype or actually smart?
Weirdly, condensation actually got better for us after switching to triple-pane. Before, our old windows would fog up in winter like crazy, but now it barely happens unless it’s super cold and humid inside. I guess the b...