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RE: Measuring windows for replacements: what did I do wrong?
That’s exactly what tripped me up the first time I tried this. I measured just at the middle, thinking it’d be “close enough,” but my 1920s frame was out of whack at the top by almost half an inch. Ended up having to chi...
RE: Cold drafts sneaking in? Saw this trick on the news
Yeah, those double-sided sweeps are a pain on older, uneven floors - mine kept shifting too. I actually switched to the adhesive-backed silicone strips last winter. Here’s what worked for me: I cleaned the door edge with...
RE: Quick fix for sagging window frames: shims to the rescue
This is pretty much the story of my 1927 bungalow. I hear you on epoxy - tried it twice, and both times it looked solid at first, but as soon as we hit a humid summer, the frame shifted and the epoxy just popped right ou...
RE: If you had to pick: painted or stained window trim for a fixer-upper?
Paint really does a great job hiding all the old “sins” in trim, especially if you’re dealing with patched-up, mismatched wood. I ran into almost the same thing in my 1940s place - some of the window casings had clearly ...
RE: Weird hairline cracks showing up on brand new window panes?
That’s interesting about the nickel sulfide inclusions - hadn’t heard that term before, but it makes sense. I’ve always wondered if there’s a way to spot these microfractures early, or if it’s just luck of the draw. Last...
RE: Window fails in the news: That viral “backwards glass” install
That upside-down window thing is wild, but honestly, I get it - sometimes when you’re in the thick of a project, especially if you’re following some confusing instructions or the framing isn’t square, mistakes happen. I ...
RE: How I spotted a shady window installer (and what tipped me off)
That drafty window “hazard” line cracks me up - had the same pitch a couple years back. My house is late ‘50s, and I get a little air sneaking in during winter, but honestly, it’s nothing a weekend and a few bucks can’t ...
RE: Getting approved for window financing: how strict are they really?
That’s pretty much been my experience too. When I did my last window project, the lender wanted a full permit history and even asked for photos of the work in progress. It felt like overkill, but honestly, I’d rather the...
RE: Did you know Andersen has a 100 series made from Fibrex?
Not sure I totally agree about the fading part - my 100 Series casements face due west and after about 7 years, there’s definitely more than just a little dullness. The Fibrex isn’t chalking off or anything, but the orig...
RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter
I feel your pain on the insulating film - it can definitely be tricky. The first time I tried it, my windows looked like a topographic map of the Rocky Mountains, lol. But after a few winters of trial and error, I've got...