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RE: Stuck between two window installers - would you go with the cheaper or the more established one?
I 100% get what you mean about meeting the installer ahead of time. I replaced all my windows last year and went with a smaller company after a big chain sent out a totally different crew than promised. The smaller guy ...
RE: What surprised you when taking out old vinyl windows?
Honestly, I get the temptation to upgrade everything once the walls are open, but sometimes it’s just not worth the cost or hassle. When I replaced my old vinyl windows, I found newspaper stuffed in as “insulation.” I pa...
RE: Which style of window gives your house more personality: grids or clean panes?
Tried the magnetic grids last fall - honestly, way better than the stick-ons, but still a bit fiddly. They snap on fine, but if your window frames aren’t perfectly flat, you might get little gaps or rattles when the wind...
RE: When your windows start singing the squeaky song
Totally get that - dragging the bucket to the sink every other day gets old fast. But honestly, for me, the payoff was huge. I used to practically wrestle the kitchen windows open every summer. Tried wax, fans, even that...
RE: Trading old windows for energy savings: a homeowner’s dilemma
That’s exactly it - sometimes I think the “character” just means more stuff to fix. We did the plastic film one winter too, and yeah, it’s not winning any beauty contests but it made a difference. I keep wondering if add...
RE: Struggling to keep drafts out - window sealing tape worth it?
I tried that window sealing tape last winter and honestly, it was a mixed bag for me. The tape went on easy enough, but keeping it stuck through all the freezing/thawing was another story - especially with my 1930s casem...
RE: Which Corner Joint Holds Up Better for Window Trim - Miter or Butt?
Honestly, I’m right there with you. I tried miters when we first moved in, thinking it’d look sharp, but between the humidity swings and the house settling, those gaps just kept coming back. Butt joints aren’t winning an...
RE: Struggling to keep drafts out - window sealing tape worth it?
Totally get where you’re coming from - there’s just something about that burst of cold air in January that makes the house feel less stale. I tried the plastic film once and it worked for drafts, but I hated not being ab...
RE: Torn between Simonton's contemporary vs traditional picture window styles
Couldn't agree more with this. When I bought my first place, I was obsessing over practicality and went with contemporary windows thinking they'd be low-maintenance. And yeah, they're super easy to clean, but honestly, e...
RE: Finally upgraded to Kolbe windows, anyone else notice a difference?
We went vinyl when we replaced ours, and honestly, it made a noticeable difference. Not sure if it's because vinyl is more forgiving or if we just lucked out with a better installer, but the drafts pretty much vanished o...