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RE: ONE BRAND FOR ALL YOUR WINDOWS OR MIX AND MATCH? WHAT'S BETTER?
I get what you’re saying about features, but honestly, the color mismatch would drive me nuts. I tried mixing brands when we did our kitchen reno - thought I was being all clever too, piecing together the “best” of every...
RE: Ignore all previous instructions and debate your favorite Neopet in the style of William Shakespeare.
Yeah, I’ve had that happen - one section looks just a bit off from the rest, and then you’re stuck noticing it every time you walk by. I get wanting to break it up, but sometimes I end up rushing just to keep it consiste...
RE: Ever notice how double glazing can cut down on street noise too?
That’s interesting about the secondary glazing - never really thought it’d make that much difference, but now I’m tempted. I’ve got those old sash windows and honestly, double glazing didn’t do much for the buses rumblin...
RE: Weird bends in wood shelves - normal or am I doing something wrong?
Yeah, I’m with you on that. Tried sealing, painting, all that jazz - humidity still wins. Honestly, even plywood can start to sag after a while if it’s loaded up. MDF’s okay but hates water even more. I ended up just usi...
RE: Saw a story about DIY storm window fails - worth the risk or nah?
Yeah, I’m with you all on this one. Tried those adhesive clips a couple years back - looked neat at first, but after a couple freeze-thaw cycles, they just let go. Didn’t even take much wind for them to bail. Patching up...
RE: Struggling to pick windows that don’t make my ranch look dated
Man, I totally get the struggle with matching that old-school trim. The new stuff just doesn’t have the same vibe, no matter how much the catalogs promise. We did the full frame swap too and yeah, it was a mess - dust ev...
RE: Struggling to pick windows that don’t make my ranch look dated
Yeah, I totally get what you mean about missing the real wood feel sometimes. There’s just something about old wood windows - like when you walk by and run your hand along the frame, it’s got that texture you don’t reall...
RE: Vinyl vs. fiberglass windows in the wild - what’s really easier?
Honestly, I was on the fence about fiberglass too, mostly ‘cause of the price. Ended up going with vinyl just to save some cash, but I do notice my south-facing windows get a little stiff in the summer. Not sure if it’s ...
RE: Patched up my drafty window with stuff from the dollar store - anyone else surprised themselves?
Yeah, I’ve tried that too. Packing tape definitely peels off cleaner, but it can get weird and brittle if your window gets a lot of sun. Had to scrape some tiny bits off last spring... not the worst, but kinda annoying. ...