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RE: IMAGINE NEVER HAVING TO PAINT OR FIX YOUR WINDOWS AGAIN
The fiberglass repainting examples make “never paint again” sound more like “avoid routine upkeep.” A frame that can be repainted may be handy if you want to change its color, but that still takes prep and work. I’d comp...
RE: Fixed my drafty windows for under $20 - anyone else surprised how easy it was?
Yeah, rope caulk surprised me too. I used to mess with those foam strips and they’d peel off halfway through January - total waste. Rope caulk isn’t pretty but it’s dead simple and actually stays put. Only thing I’d add ...
RE: Anyone else notice the greenish tint on new energy-efficient windows?
That greenish tint drives me a little nuts, honestly. I swapped out all the old single-pane windows in our 70s ranch last fall, and I swear the living room looks like it’s got a permanent Instagram filter now. I get why ...
RE: Choosing between new windows or inserts for home upgrade rebates
Yeah, I got the same vibe from the rebates - barely made a dent in the overall cost. I went with inserts too, mostly because tearing out the old frames sounded like a nightmare. Drafts are definitely better, but I still ...
RE: What surprised me (and what went wrong) installing my own windows
Interesting you mention the stale air - after I swapped out my old windows for tight new ones, my place started smelling musty, especially in the closets. Did you ever try adding any kind of vent or trickle vent to balan...
RE: Keeping Windows in Good Shape - What Actually Works Long-Term?
I get the appeal of keeping the old windows, especially if you’ve got wavy glass or nice woodwork, but honestly, after fighting with glazing putty and paint for years, I bit the bullet and went with modern replacements i...
RE: How tricky is it to make a window bigger?
Enlarging a window in brick is a whole different animal, I’ll give you that. I’ve done it once - took out a tiny 1950s bathroom window and put in a bigger casement - and honestly, I’m still not sure if it was “worth it” ...
RE: How I spotted a shady window installer (and what tipped me off)
Can’t argue with that - photos don’t lie. I had a guy install a window last fall and something just felt off. Snapped a quick pic and zoomed in later… sure enough, there was a gap at the bottom corner where the flashing ...
RE: Why is taking out old windows such a pain?
I get where you’re coming from about the drafts and the ice - old windows can be brutal in winter. But honestly, I think there’s still a lot to be said for keeping the originals if you can swing it. I’ve been fixing up a...
RE: Things I wish I'd known before new windows went in
I’ve had the same thing happen with the foam - thought I was being careful, but it still pushed my window trim out a bit. The temp swings definitely mess with it. Now I just cut back any excess with a sharp blade after i...