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hollyr60
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RE: Is it really worth paying for window installation or should I just DIY?
I get where you’re coming from about all the ways a window install can go sideways, but I don’t know if it’s always as risky as it sounds. I swapped out a couple of basement windows last summer - definitely not pro-level...
RE: Saw a study on window longevity - are we doing enough?
I’ve been down this rabbit hole too - those old Pella cranks are like unicorns now. I tried hitting up the local salvage yard and even eBay, but it’s a total shot in the dark if you’ll find the right part. What gets me i...
RE: Windows that don’t leak air at 7,000 feet… is that too much to ask?
Totally get that - installers can make or break it. I had a similar draft situation and it drove me nuts for months. Sometimes I wonder if any window actually lives up to the “lifetime” promise in mountain weather.
RE: Fixed my drafty windows for under $20 - anyone else surprised how easy it was?
I’ve tried the shrink film too and yeah, it never really stuck for me either - especially once the temps started to swing up and down. The removable caulk idea sounds a lot more solid, but I always wondered: does it leav...
RE: Tough weather and windows: paint or aluminum cladding?
Honestly, I get where you’re coming from. I’ve got a 1950s place with original wood windows, and every couple of years I debate this exact thing. The look of wood is hard to beat - there’s something about the character y...
RE: Quick tricks for holding a cracked window together?
That’s a good point about the caulk - once it’s on, you’re basically committing. I’ve wondered about those plastic window insulation kits you see at the hardware store, the kind you shrink with a hair dryer. Ever tried t...
RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter
Yeah, I know what you mean about the rope caulk. It’s not winning any beauty contests, but it’s the only thing that’s kept my living room window from turning into an icebox. I did try those clear shrink film kits last wi...
RE: Finally upgraded to Kolbe windows, anyone else notice a difference?
We noticed comfort first, especially upstairs - used to be freezing in winter and roasting in summer. Bills dropped a bit too, but honestly the biggest win was not having to constantly fiddle with the thermostat anymore....
RE: Thinking about privacy glass for home windows - worth the hype?
Interesting you mention condensation - I was wondering if that was common or just bad luck. Good to hear the film's holding up, might give it a shot myself... seems easier and cheaper anyway.
RE: Double vs triple pane windows - worth the extra cost or just hype?
I went triple pane last year, and yeah, the weight thing surprised me too. I figured windows are windows, right? But when the installers showed up, they had to reinforce a couple frames because the old ones weren't sturd...