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RE: Windows that won’t break the bank (or your off-grid dreams)
- I know everyone swears by backer rod and caulk, but I gotta say, sometimes it feels like chasing leaks is a never-ending project. I’ve stuffed every gap in my 1960s ranch and still get a random draft on windy days. At ...
RE: Making homes smarter: how I upgraded my windows for energy savings
- Not to be *that* guy, but I went the cheap route - just added those thick thermal curtains and a couple draft stoppers in the bedrooms. Saved me a ton upfront, and honestly, it helped more than I expected. Not saying i...
RE: WOULD YOU PATCH UP A CRACKED FIBERGLASS WINDOW FRAME OR JUST REPLACE IT?
- Yeah, patching’s only ever bought me a little time. Did it once on a bathroom window - looked fine for a year, then started flaking like bad sunburn. - If the crack’s big enough to let water in or you see it growing, I...
RE: Windows that won’t break the bank (or your off-grid dreams)
- Been there with the wrinkly plastic... one wrong move with the hair dryer and it’s like a funhouse mirror. - On the plus side, it made my living room look “vintage” (if you squint). - I tried those magnetic window ...
RE: How do I replace my windows without falling down the stairs?
- Been there with the “hidden issues” - installer found a squirrel nest in my attic window. That was a fun bill. - I did try to DIY one ground floor window. Got halfway through, realized I’d measured wrong, and spent t...
RE: Things I wish I’d known before swapping out my old windows
Totally relate to the noisy tank-emptying shuffle. I got one of those “mini” dehumidifiers for my laundry room, and sure, it pulled water out, but I swear it sounded like a jet engine at 2am. Honestly, if you’re not livi...
RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?
- Honestly, I’m not convinced the fancy gases are worth the extra bucks unless you live somewhere that gets crazy cold or hot. My house is from the 80s, and when we swapped out the old windows a couple years back, I went...
RE: Quick tricks for holding a cracked window together?
- Packing tape is definitely my go-to. It’s ugly but at least you can see through it (sort of). - Tried the window insulation kits last winter. They actually worked okay for drafts, but didn’t do much to “hold” a crack...
RE: Thinking about swapping out windows myself - is it worth the hassle?
- Dust is everywhere... months later, I’m still finding it in the weirdest spots (inside a light fixture?!). - That foam is tricky - my hands looked like I’d wrestled a glue monster the first time. Ended up trimming of...
RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows
- Totally relate on the tape peeling - mine always gives up on the coldest day, like it knows. - Running the fan is underrated. I started doing it after a shower and noticed less fog on the bedroom windows too. - Haven't...