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RE: Foggy windows driving me nuts - what’s actually normal?
I get the idea behind using a dehumidifier, but honestly, I’ve never had much luck with the small ones. Maybe it’s just my house, but they barely made a dent in the humidity when I tried one in our bathroom. I ended up j...
RE: Hard lessons from the great window swap-out adventure
That’s pretty much the approach I took with our place too. Once I got over the idea that “old houses need to breathe,” it just made sense to seal things up tight and use a real ventilation system. Before that, it felt li...
RE: Trying out different payment options for new windows - worth it?
Yeah, I’ve noticed those “free” deals usually mean you’re paying for it somewhere else in the quote. I did get a utility rebate once, but it took months and honestly, I barely remembered to send in the paperwork. Has any...
RE: Keeping the cold out: DIY window hacks for off-grid living
Yeah, I hear you about the magnetic kits. I tried one last winter and while it was easy to pop off for a quick window open, I still felt a bit of a draft sneaking in around the edges. Maybe my old windows just aren’t squ...
RE: Windows That Can Handle Ocean Air - Any Recommendations?
We actually put in composite wood on the back side of our place (about 200 yards from the water) because I loved the look. They’ve held up okay, but honestly, they do get a bit puffy after a few really damp winters. Not ...
RE: Smart sensors for windows: did you know they can help with energy bills?
Totally get what you mean about the old tricks. I used to just run my hand around the window frames and figured that was good enough. Turns out, I was missing a draft right behind my couch - never would’ve caught it with...
RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows
Yeah, I hear you on the shrink film. Used it for years in our old place - never looked great, but it worked fine and was way less hassle than trying to get those sweeps to actually fit right. Plus, you can just peel it o...
RE: Cheap tricks for keeping car windows clear in the morning
I’ve actually tried both the rechargeable dehumidifier bags and the classic baking soda-in-a-sock trick. The bags are a little more convenient since you just toss them under the seat and plug them in every week or so, bu...
RE: WHAT DID YOU WISH YOU KNEW BEFORE REPLACING YOUR OWN WINDOWS?
Can totally relate to the trim battle. I swear, whoever put the original stuff in my 1935 place must’ve had a personal vendetta against future homeowners. I thought I was just gonna pop the old casing off and slide in th...
RE: Where do you even begin with swapping out old windows?
I swear, every time I touch something in this house I find a new “surprise.” Pulled out the kitchen window last fall and what looked like solid wood was basically sawdust behind the paint. Ended up on a three-day detour ...