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RE: Got my Marvin windows faster than expected - anyone else surprised?
Yeah, I get a bit nervous about that stuff too. When I did my kitchen reno, I kept the new windows in my garage for a few weeks - nothing fancy, just off the ground and covered. Never had to file a claim, but the paperwo...
RE: Measuring windows for replacements: what did I do wrong?
That’s wild about the tape measure - I had almost the exact same thing happen, except it was my dad’s ancient folding ruler. Thought I was being all old-school, but turns out the hinge was loose and I ended up with a win...
RE: What would you do if your double-pane windows started fogging up?
Funny you mention the energy bills - I didn’t notice a huge drop right away after swapping the sashes, but over winter it did seem like the furnace kicked on less. Maybe that’s just wishful thinking, but those foggy pane...
RE: Finding a window installer who actually listens
Couldn’t agree more. I had to learn the hard way that “standard install” can mean wildly different things depending on who you get. One crew even left greasy handprints all over the trim - like, come on. Now I keep a not...
RE: Impact glass vs. shutters for storm season - what’s your pick?
I get the budget thing, but I gotta say, shutters wore me down after a few seasons. I thought I’d be fine just putting them up once a year, but last hurricane, dragging those heavy panels out of the garage - my back was ...
RE: Swapping out old windows: worth the hassle?
I get where you’re coming from on the dehumidifier front - it definitely helps, but I’ve gotta say, swapping out my old basement windows actually made a bigger difference than I expected. Maybe it’s just my place (70s ra...
RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows
Rope caulk’s a game-changer, I’ll give you that - used it last winter and it actually made a difference, even if it looked a bit rough. I’ve tried that weatherstripping tape too, but yeah, on my old sashes it just peeled...
RE: How I dodged a window contractor nightmare (and actually got great windows)
I totally get what you mean about not noticing a huge change with just new windows. Same here - attic insulation made way more of a difference for me than the windows ever did. Never tried wall insulation, though... alw...
RE: Which is more annoying: smart window disconnects or battery problems?
That right there hits home. I can’t count how many times I’ve been woken up by a random beep, trying to figure out if it’s the smoke alarm or one of those sensors. I swear, they always pick the worst possible time. My ho...
RE: Choosing Windows for a Fresh Farmhouse Look
I feel your pain on that one. It's funny, you'd think brand-new materials would be ready to go right out of the box, but nope... manufacturers love leaving little surprises behind, don't they? I had a similar thing happe...