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RE: Trimming window openings without wrecking your walls
That’s the story of my life with these old houses - no matter what I do, the plaster dust finds a way. I’ve tried the misting trick too, and yeah, it helps a little, but it’s not a miracle worker. I once spent more time ...
RE: Trimming window openings without wrecking your walls
Honestly, both seem to mess with me, but humidity is the bigger pain. I’ve had foam just refuse to cure right in the summer - almost like it sweats. Cold slows things down too, but at least you know what you’re in for. H...
RE: Foggy windows driving me nuts - what’s actually normal?
Yeah, foggy windows are kind of the winter soundtrack in my place too, and mine’s a 1940s special with single-pane glass. Honestly, I think some condensation is just going to happen when you’ve got old windows and not-so...
RE: Quick fix for sagging window frames: shims to the rescue
Yeah, that’s the part that bugs me sometimes. I tried plastic shims on a door frame last fall - super solid at first, but when the house shifted a bit over winter, I ended up with a hairline gap. Never had that issue wit...
RE: Swapping out window locks? Here’s what worked for me
Yeah, been there - nothing like realizing your “close enough” is actually “not even close.” I tried Roto hardware once and honestly, it didn’t feel much better than the originals. For drafts, I had some luck with peel-an...
RE: Thinking about swapping out windows myself - is it worth the hassle?
Funny, I’ve had the opposite luck - mesh always seems to crack on me after a winter or two, especially in those old plaster walls. Maybe it’s the temperature swings here, or maybe I’m just cursed. About swapping out wind...
RE: How tricky is it to make a window bigger?
Yeah, lining up all the parts ahead of time sounds good in theory, but there’s always something hiding in those old walls. I’m with you on foam over drywall for drafts, but I’ve noticed even foam can leave cold spots if ...
RE: Cheap ways to dress up boring window frames?
Honestly, I’ve had the same issue with caulk around my windows, especially in the bathroom. I swear, I follow all the “rules” - clean, dry surface, decent brand, let it cure - but after a year or so, it starts looking ro...
RE: Dealer delays and Marvin window headaches - am I alone here?
I hear you. Ordered Marvin windows last fall and it dragged out way longer than the dealer estimated. Every few weeks it was another “just a little longer” call. I get that things are slow everywhere, but the lack of rea...
RE: DID YOU KNOW THESE WINDOWS USE REAL WOOD INSIDE?
Yeah, I hear you on the never-ending part. I’ve been down that road - sometimes it feels like as soon as you finish one sash, another spot starts peeling. I usually just spot-patch unless the paint’s really flaking every...