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RE: How did you split up payments for new windows?
I hear you on this. I’ve definitely gone both ways - holding back payment and also paying a bigger chunk up front when it felt right. Honestly, I think it depends a lot on the company and how much you trust them. Had...
RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?
Yeah, that’s pretty much how I see it too. I did all the caulking and insulation first, then swapped to argon windows a few years back. Noticed a difference, but honestly, I’m not sure if it was the windows or just final...
RE: Do DIY glass repair kits actually work or just a temporary fix?
Yeah, you nailed it - those kits are just a stopgap. I’ve used them a couple times when I didn’t feel like shelling out for a new window right away. They’re fine for small chips, but anything bigger or in a spot you look...
RE: Modern Window Upgrades in Old Houses: Worth the Trade-Off?
I get why folks go for new windows, but I’ve stuck with the old ones in my 1920s place. Yeah, they’re drafty and a pain to maintain, but honestly, a decent storm window plus some weatherstripping made a bigger difference...
RE: Replacing old sash cords - worth the hassle or just call a pro?
Did this a couple years back on my 1930s place. The trim was so brittle I ended up snapping a piece even though I tried to be careful. Heat gun made me nervous with old paint (lead risk), so I just used a thin putty knif...
RE: Dealing with foggy windows: replace the glass or just reseal?
I’ve actually had a different experience with defogging services. Tried one a few years back on a couple of my double-pane windows - honestly, they looked way better for about two years before the fog crept back in. Not ...
RE: Saved my living room window with a DIY crack fix - anyone else surprised by how well those kits work?
That’s pretty much my experience too. I’ve got old wood windows from the 40s and those shrink-wrap kits have saved me more than once during winter. Like you said, I always end up wrestling with the tape around the corne...
RE: Storm-resistant glass: worth the hype or just marketing?
Yeah, that “bubble” feeling is real. I swapped mine out after a bad hailstorm wrecked the old ones, and I do miss the fresh air sometimes. But honestly, not having to tape up drafts every winter is a win. Did you notice ...
RE: What if your windows powered your fridge?
Yeah, that's pretty much my experience too. I tried some of those window solar gadgets a while back - honestly, Same here. The hype sounds great, but unless you live in a greenhouse, it’s not gonna power anything major....
RE: Thinking about upgrading to smart windows - anyone tried View vs SageGlass?
Had View installed in our sunroom a couple yrs back - pretty similar experience. Tint shifts were subtle enough that we stopped noticing after a while. Honestly, either one's probably fine if you're just sick of blinds.....