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RE: What would you do if your double-pane windows started fogging up?
Yeah, totally agree - once the wood goes, you’re in for a much bigger headache. I swapped out two IGUs last winter when I noticed the fog, and honestly, it wasn’t as bad as I thought. The hardest part was tracking down t...
RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows
Yeah, rope caulk's been my go-to for those weird angled gaps - old house, nothing’s square anymore. I do notice it gets kind of gummy when the weather warms up, especially on the sunny side of the house. Doesn’t really b...
RE: Patched up my drafty window with stuff from the dollar store - anyone else surprised themselves?
Those snake stoppers never stay put for me - my dog thinks they’re his new chew toy. Rope caulk does the trick, but it looks rough. Haven’t noticed any paint issues yet, but I’m using it on newer windows. Anyone have tip...
RE: Stormy Nights and Drippy Windows: Quick Fixes That Actually Help
Yeah, I get what you mean about the look of those kits. I used them last winter and, honestly, once the curtains are closed, who even cares? They really do help keep out the drafts. Did you find they stuck okay around ol...
RE: City Noise Driving You Nuts? My Window Upgrade Story
I get what you mean about the foam strips not being a long-term fix. I tried those stick-on seals too, and honestly, they started peeling off after a few months - plus, the noise was just as bad. Heavy curtains did more ...
RE: What if you had to live in the desert for a year?
I get what you mean about the stale air. When we moved here, I tried to seal up every crack to keep out dust and heat, but after a week the house just felt… off. Kind of stuffy, like the air was never really fresh. Do yo...
RE: If your cabin could talk: windows that keep out the howling wind
Tried those absorber packs last winter - honestly, they helped a little, but didn’t totally solve it. Still had some condensation on the coldest days, just not as much pooling at the bottom. Leaving a small gap made it l...
RE: If these walls could talk: windows that changed everything
That’s interesting - never tried dish soap on mine. I’ve always just used water and a microfiber cloth, but now I’m wondering if that’s part of why the smudges come back so fast. Anyone ever have trim get cloudy after cl...
RE: Easy ways to keep your windows from aging too fast
I've used lithium grease on my sliding patio door tracks, and it held up pretty well through summer heat and winter cold - didn't get gummy or anything. But windows might be different since they're more exposed to direct...
RE: Window choices when living way up high
We had a similar issue when we moved into our condo. Ended up going with windows that open just slightly - enough to hear distant street sounds without letting in too much noise or wind. Have you tried something like tha...