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RE: Noise, dust, and drafts: city window upgrades worth it?
That fogging thing’s definitely a thing - I get it too when the temp swings hard, especially after a cold night and then the sun hits the window. From what I’ve read, it’s basically trapped moisture doing its thing. I tr...
RE: Tackling new windows: where do you even start with DIY tutorials?
Yeah, I’ve wrestled with the same stuff - my house is from the ‘40s and the windows are all kinds of weird sizes. Backer rod alone never cut it for me either, especially once winter hit and everything shrank. I tried rop...
RE: Ever notice how double glazing can cut down on street noise too?
Yeah, those trickle vents are a weird one. I fitted a couple after we started getting puddles on the windowsills last winter - condensation city. They do help with airflow, but honestly, I still get a bit of misting up w...
RE: How I spotted a shady window installer (and what tipped me off)
Yeah, “special hardware” always makes me side-eye the estimate too. I had a guy try to pitch me on “security hinges” for my basement windows - turned out it was just the standard hinge with a slightly longer screw. The u...
RE: What if you had to live in the desert for a year?
Yeah, I hear you on the mat struggle. No matter how many layers I try, sand still sneaks in - especially when the wind kicks up. I’ve even tried those heavy-duty boot scrapers but honestly, unless everyone’s super carefu...