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RE: Anyone else tried those layered sheer shades?
Yeah, I tried those layered sheer shades too - looked awesome at first, but I had the same issue. They just don’t cut it when it’s actually cold out. I wanted something that didn’t make my living room feel like a cave, b...
RE: Measuring windows for replacements: what did I do wrong?
I hear you on the compromise thing - old houses just don’t play by the rules. My last window swap, I measured corner-to-corner for squareness and still had to fudge it with shims and foam. Anyone here ever tried those ad...
RE: Getting new windows in without the headaches: my step-by-step
That’s a fair point about HRVs running a lot, especially if your house is really sealed up tight after new windows. I put one in a few years back, and honestly, my winter electric bill did bump up - probably 10-15 bucks ...
RE: Fixed my drafty windows for under $20 - anyone else surprised how easy it was?
I get the urge to seal everything up tight, but sometimes I wonder if a little draft isn’t the lesser evil. I’ve seen folks go overboard and end up with peeling paint or even mold behind trim because the moisture just si...
RE: Simonton vs. Andersen windows - worth the extra cash?
Yeah, totally agree on the install crew making or breaking it. I went with pros for my Simontons - no way I trust my own caulking skills in January. Didn’t notice any drafts after the first winter, but I did have to twea...
RE: Anyone actually notice a difference with krypton-filled windows?
That lines up with what I’ve seen. I put krypton in our big bay window because it was just a cold magnet, but honestly, the smaller windows got the argon treatment and you really can’t tell much difference unless you’re ...
RE: Cracked Windows After Big Temperature Swings - Anyone Else Fed Up?
Yeah, I’ve run into the same headache - no quick fix when the frame itself is out of shape. I used to waste time with those foam strips and weatherseal kits, thinking I could outsmart the drafts, but honestly, it just en...
RE: Torn between Simonton's contemporary vs traditional picture window styles
I’ve run into the same thing with oversized trim - looks great, but man, getting a good seal is way more of a pain than with the skinny stuff. I had to go back and hit the corners with caulk more than once, too. Can’t sa...
RE: Planning to replace windows myself - what should I remember?
Yeah, squaring is huge - learned that lesson myself putting in our patio door. But another thing I'd add is don't skimp on flashing and sealing around the window frame. Even a tiny gap can let water sneak in, and trust m...
RE: Old window frames and glass - recycle center vs DIY reuse?
Yeah, warped wood is sneaky like that... I once spent hours carefully sanding down an old window frame only to realize halfway through it was twisted beyond saving. Lesson learned - sometimes recycling really is the smar...