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RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?
I swapped out all my windows for argon-filled double panes about 8 years back. Installer swore by his seals, but after a few winters, I noticed a couple started fogging up - definitely lost their gas. Honestly, I think u...
RE: Thinking about swapping out windows myself - is it worth the hassle?
That’s solid advice, but honestly, even with triple-checking, there’s always a chance the framing’s off or the opening isn’t square, especially in older places. I ran into that when swapping out a window in my ‘70s split...
RE: Would you put smart tech on every window or just stick with doors?
I’m with you - main floor and doors only. When I renovated last summer, I debated putting sensors on the upstairs windows, but honestly, just swapping batteries on the ground floor ones is enough of a chore. Plus, in my ...
RE: Tried silica gel packs for foggy windows - worth it or just a gimmick?
I get what you’re saying - those silica packs are kind of like putting a band-aid on a leaky pipe. I tried the “drill and fill” method once, thinking it’d buy me some time, but the fog just came back after a few months. ...
RE: Feeling stuck between aluminum and vinyl windows - regrets, anyone?
That’s pretty much the journey we had, too. The aluminum windows in our place looked alright on first inspection, but once that first cold snap hit, the sills were soaked every morning. I remember thinking I was dealing ...
RE: If these walls could talk: windows that changed everything
Totally get the heavy curtain move. I tried the window film one winter and, yeah, it kept out some drafts but looked pretty sad. Ended up layering thermal curtains over old blinds - honestly, made a bigger difference tha...
RE: Things I wish I'd known before new windows went in
I’ve had mixed results with the foam too, especially in older houses where nothing’s square. It expands more than you expect, even the “low-expansion” stuff. For small gaps (like under 1/2 inch), I’ve actually switched t...