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RE: Anyone else tried those layered sheer shades?
Haha, moving blankets behind the curtains - love that. I actually thought about taping up bubble wrap on my windows at one point, but chickened out because it felt a little too “college dorm.” Did you notice a big differ...
RE: Worth it to go triple pane for subzero winters?
Haha, I feel like I’m on the same page as you with the “windows get all the blame” thing. I’ve been obsessing over whether to do triple pane too, but my house is old enough that I think air just finds a way in, no matter...
RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?
That’s what I keep wondering - how much of a difference do you actually feel, day to day? Like, do you notice the room’s warmer, or is it more just knowing you’ve got “the good stuff” in there? I’m in an old house too (d...
RE: Modern Window Upgrades in Old Houses: Worth the Trade-Off?
That’s wild, I thought replacing my old windows would make the place feel like a sauna, but honestly, after caulking and adding weatherstripping, it wasn’t a huge difference either. The bathroom condensation is a pain - ...
RE: Quick tricks for holding a cracked window together?
That is so true - my “temporary” duct tape patch on a basement window lasted through two winters because I just forgot about it. Kind of wild how something meant for a week becomes part of the house. I hadn’t thought abo...
RE: Wood windows for old houses - who actually makes good ones these days?
I keep seeing Marvin and Andersen pop up too, but like... does anyone actually have them in an old house and feel like they blend in? I’m not super picky, but my 1920s windows have those weird chunky muntins and wavy gla...
RE: Tough weather and windows: paint or aluminum cladding?
I’m starting to see what you mean about cladding hiding stuff. I thought aluminum was the “set it and forget it” option, but now I’m second-guessing. Is there a trick to keeping the paint job from peeling off every year?...
RE: How do you seal your windows - tape, liquid, or old-school metal flashing?
I totally get the hesitation with caulk - my hand isn’t exactly steady, so I kept a stack of paper towels nearby. Honestly, I was surprised by how forgiving it was (at least the stuff I used). Haven’t tried the silicone ...