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RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter
Funny you mention that - I switched to lighter curtains in our bedroom last winter, mostly because my wife insisted on a brighter look (you know how it goes...). Surprisingly, it did seem to help with the condensation is...
RE: Replacing windows without emptying your wallet
We had a similar dust issue when we put in storm windows years ago - seemed like every speck of dirt in the neighborhood found its way onto our sills. But honestly, after a while, it just became part of the routine. And ...
RE: Rain sneaking in around my window - caulk or weather stripping?
Yeah, definitely start there. Had a similar issue years back - spent hours caulking around windows, only to find out it was clogged gutters overflowing down the siding. Cleared them out, problem solved. Weather stripping...
RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter
I've had decent luck with cellular shades actually. Got them on sale last year, and they do help noticeably with drafts. Not miracle workers, but definitely warmer than regular blinds. Plus, no plastic wrestling matches ...
RE: Window choices when living way up high
Interesting to hear your experience with double-pane windows. Had a similar scenario myself, but I went a slightly different route and it worked out surprisingly well. When we moved up to our place at around 9,000 feet,...
RE: Little-known hacks for smoother window installs
Milk jug strips, huh? Never thought of that one. I usually have a stash of old plastic blinds slats kicking around - those things are surprisingly handy for shimming smaller gaps. Easy to cut, flexible enough, and they'r...
RE: Little-known hacks for smoother window installs
I've used aluminum flashing too, and yeah, those edges can bite if you're not careful. Learned that the hard way - still got a scar on my thumb from a rushed job years ago. The credit card shim trick is clever; wish I'd ...
RE: Curtains vs blinds for tiny rooms - what works better?
Layering definitely has its perks, but I found that in my tiny guest room, blinds alone worked better. Curtains - even sheer ones - felt a bit cluttered there. Maybe it's just me... did you find layering tricky to keep c...
RE: Windows always fogging up near the beach - what would you do?
Been there, done that. Our first place near the coast had windows that fogged up every single morning - felt like living in a fishbowl. Agree with the ceiling fan idea, it definitely helps keep air moving. Also, if your ...
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