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RE: Windows that won’t break the bank (or your off-grid dreams)
Yeah, I’ve run into the same trouble with magnetic kits on my 1920s place - those frames are anything but straight. Ended up wrestling with the magnets for way too long before giving up and just layering heavy curtains a...
RE: Getting new windows in without the headaches: my step-by-step
That’s funny, I had almost the same journey. For years I was stubborn about doing everything by hand - figured I could just remember to crack a window or run the fan. But the “condensation on the windows in the morning” ...
RE: Swapping single pane for double: worth the hype?
I get where you’re coming from, but I actually held off on swapping mine for a while because I was worried about losing the old woodwork charm. Ended up doing a combo - kept the original frames and just retrofitted doubl...
RE: Anyone else notice the greenish tint on new energy-efficient windows?
I’ve actually had the opposite experience with my new windows. I saw this bit from above: I was worried about that too, especially since I’ve got a bunch of plants and some pretty bold artwork right by the living room...
RE: Vinyl vs. fiberglass windows in the wild - what’s really easier?
Had a very similar situation a few years back - mid-July, sun just baking the side of my garage while I was trying to get the new vinyl windows in. I left one frame leaning against the wall for about an hour, and by the ...
RE: Thinking about switching to composite frames - worth the hype or nah?
Couldn’t agree more on the maintenance front. I used to spend a weekend every spring scraping and painting our old wood frames - total chore. Switched to composites three years ago, and honestly, haven’t touched them sin...
RE: Thinking about fiberglass windows from Pella, are they worth it?
Funny, I actually went the opposite route and stuck with wood but switched to a pre-finished option (Marvin, in my case). I totally get the appeal of fiberglass - less fuss, more peace of mind - but I just couldn’t let g...
RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows
I've had mixed luck with those rechargeable motorized shades personally. Installed some for my parents' place - windows weren't huge, but they faced direct afternoon sun. They ended up needing a recharge every month or s...
RE: Windows that survive thin air and chilly temps
Couldn't agree more. I remember trying every trick in the book - thermal blinds, plastic film, even those draft stoppers stuffed with rice (my cat loved tearing those apart, by the way) - but nothing really clicked until...