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RE: Foggy Windows: The Mystery Of The Ghostly Condensation
I’ve noticed the same thing with my current apartment. The double-glazed windows fog up mainly on really cold mornings, especially if I forget to crack the bathroom window after a shower. I read somewhere it’s due to the...
RE: Choosing between saving up or financing for new windows - what worked for you?
I get where you’re coming from, but I actually noticed a pretty big change after upgrading to double-pane low-E windows last winter. My house is from the late 70s, so the old single-pane glass was a major weak point. The...
RE: Saved my living room window with a DIY crack fix - anyone else surprised by how well those kits work?
I get what you mean about patience - waiting for sealant to cure drives me nuts, but it really does seem to make a difference. I tried speeding up the process once with a heat gun, and the edge cured too fast while the m...
RE: What would you do if your dream window costs way more than you expected?
Yeah, I ran into the same issue with pricing - those energy-efficient models really add up fast. I ended up prioritizing the windows with the most condensation and visible frame damage first. For the rest, I just used we...
RE: Would you take out a loan just to get new windows?
I’m kind of stuck on the math here - $80/month for the loan vs. $30/month in savings isn’t exactly a slam dunk. I get that it’s not just about money, though. My current windows are original (1978, yikes) and they’re basi...