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RE: What’s safe to lubricate on Marvin Ultimate operating hardware?
A stiff handle through most of its travel is a reason to inspect the operator, but it doesn’t identify the cause on its own. If the sash moves freely while the lock misses its keeper, check sash position or alignment; lu...
RE: ONE BRAND FOR ALL YOUR WINDOWS OR MIX AND MATCH? WHAT'S BETTER?
Totally relate to this - matching finishes is a pain. I tried to get all my windows the same brand when we did our reno, thinking it’d look more “put together,” but honestly, the slight differences still showed up. Light...
RE: Clerestory Windows or Skylights: Which Brings in Better Light (and Less Hassle)?
Yeah, I’ve had the same issue - skylights are awesome until you’re chasing leaks with a bucket. Mine went fine for maybe five years, then the seals just gave up. The light they bring in is great, but honestly, I’d rather...
RE: What surprised you when taking out old vinyl windows?
I hear you on the DIY fixes, but honestly, some of that stuff can attract bigger problems down the line. I pulled out a window once and found an old towel shoved in there - looked fine at first, but it was holding moistu...
RE: That time I learned the hard way that “dry heat” isn’t always better
Yeah, that sounds familiar. I used to think running the bathroom fan more would fix everything, but honestly, once I sealed up the window frames and added some weatherstripping, the difference was night and day. Ventilat...
RE: Things I wish I’d known before swapping out my old windows
Yeah, totally agree - new windows aren’t a magic fix. I did the same thing in my first place and barely noticed a difference until I finally tackled the attic insulation and sealed up a bunch of weird gaps around the fou...
RE: How worried should I be about lead paint when swapping out old windows?
Yeah, the dust is no joke. Same thing happened here - thought I’d done a solid job, but that fine stuff gets everywhere. Honestly, I was skeptical about all the taping and plastic at first, but it’s not just overkill. I...
RE: How I finally stopped that gross black stuff from creeping up my window sills
Yeah, I noticed the same thing with condensation just shifting around. Tried window film and draft stoppers, but the real game changer was a cheap dehumidifier in the bedroom. Old walls here too - think it’s just how the...
RE: Did you go Euro for passive house windows or stick with local triple-pane?
I’ve wondered the same about frames vs glass. I replaced one window with a fancy Euro tilt-turn, and honestly, the gasket and lock combo made a way bigger difference than I expected. But then again, my 1950s wood frames...
RE: Quick fix for stubborn or floppy window handles
Honestly, I’ve never bothered with threadlocker on window handles. Just seems like overkill for something that doesn’t get much torque. I usually just tighten the screw and call it a day. Ever tried just swapping out the...