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RE: Would You Go All-Black With Your Home’s Interior If It Became Trendy?
I’ve always been a little skeptical about going super dark on the walls, even if it’s trendy. Our last place had this tiny den with navy paint and barely any sunlight - it felt like a closet, no matter how many lamps I b...
RE: Do DIY glass repair kits actually work or just a temporary fix?
Yeah, I know what you mean about the “invisible” part. I’ve used those kits a couple times - once on my old F-150 and another time on a basement window that caught a rock from the mower. Both times, I followed the direct...
RE: Quieting down city noise: which window upgrades actually work?
Funny how the tiniest things make the biggest difference. I spent years dreaming about triple-pane windows, but honestly, a $15 tube of caulk and a door sweep did more for my sanity than any of the quotes I got from wind...
RE: Does anyone else notice the greenish hue from low-e windows?
I get what you mean about the fish tank vibe. When we swapped out our old windows for low-e ones a few years back, I noticed that greenish tint right away - especially in the afternoons. My wife says she doesn’t even see...
RE: Built-in blinds in windows: Worth it or just a hassle?
I get what you mean about the limited tilt range. We put built-in blinds in our kitchen slider a couple years ago, and while I love not having to clean them, I do miss being able to fine-tune the light. Especially late i...
RE: Swapping old windows for new: did your curb appeal actually improve?
We swapped ours out a couple years back - same worry about making the place look too new or out of character. Ended up going with something that mimicked the old mullions, and honestly, it did wonders for curb appeal. Th...
RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows
I've looked into solar-powered motors before, but honestly, indoors they're pretty hit-or-miss. Unless your windows get direct sunlight most of the day, you're probably better off sticking with batteries or wired setups....
RE: Windows that survive thin air and chilly temps
I've had similar issues over the years at around 6,500 feet. Polyurethane definitely stiffens and cracks faster up here, especially with those big temperature swings you mentioned. Silicone does seem more forgiving, but ...
RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter
Yeah, I've had pretty similar experiences myself. Tried a DIY kit once - seemed okay at first, but it didn't hold up through the next winter. Eventually realized the real issue was moisture getting trapped between the pa...
RE: Planning to replace windows myself - what should I remember?
Can definitely relate to the shim situation... those little pieces of wood have saved my sanity more than once. I remember when I replaced a couple of windows in our old place, thought I'd measured everything perfectly -...