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RE: Anyone else tried those layered sheer shades?
I totally get the hesitation with bubble wrap - tried it once in my first apartment, and yeah, it looked pretty rough. With the thermal liners, I actually noticed a decent difference, especially at night. Here’s what wor...
RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?
We looked into the “fancy” gas thing when we redid our windows a couple years back, but honestly, the price difference was hard to justify. Argon’s been totally fine for us - our house is from the 80s, nothing too extrem...
RE: How do I replace my windows without falling down the stairs?
That’s honestly super relatable. I tried tackling a basement window last year and thought it’d be a weekend project - ended up dealing with weird framing and a wasp nest. Agree with you on the heavy curtains and draft bl...
RE: Saw a study on window longevity - are we doing enough?
Yep, the infrared thermometer is basically my winter sidekick at this point. I used to do the “back of the hand” thing too - honestly, I don’t think I ever found a single draft that way, just got cold hands. Haven’t trie...
RE: Choosing between new windows or inserts for home upgrade rebates
That’s pretty much the same debate I had when we started looking at window upgrades. Our house is an old 1920s place, and I loved the look of the original glass, but after a couple seasons of battling drafts (and watchin...
RE: Anyone actually saving money with triple pane windows?
We did the triple pane swap a few years back, too. Honestly, I was hoping for a bigger drop in the heating bill, but it’s like you said - old houses have a way of leaking heat no matter what you do to the windows. I reme...
RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows
I had a similar experience with those silicone strips, but I actually found them more useful on windows than doors - at least in my place. The trick for me was really cleaning the frame first (like, way more than I thoug...
RE: Did you know window boxes used to be called "window gardens"?
That’s the truth about water - it’ll sneak in anywhere if it gets half a chance. I used to think a thick bead of caulk was enough, but after a rainy spring and a swollen window sill, I’m team drip edge for life. One thin...
RE: If you had to pick: cordless blinds or shades for a house with kids and pets?
Had the same debate when we moved in last year - cordless shades won out, mostly because my toddler’s like a tiny tornado. I will say, the first week was a learning curve for everyone (including the cat), but now it’s se...
RE: Swapping Out Old Windows for Jeld-Wen Casements: Worth It?
Yeah, I totally get that nostalgia for the old hardware. There’s just something about the weight and feel of those old latches - mine had these chunky brass handles that always made a satisfying clunk when you locked the...