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RE: Tried making my own curtains - didn’t expect it to look this good
I know exactly what you mean. I tried making Roman shades for our den last winter - measured everything twice, still managed to cut one panel a bit short. But honestly, once they were up, nobody noticed except me. The fa...
RE: If you could see your future energy bill: a window replacement time travel story
Funny you mention the noise. I put in double-pane vinyls a couple winters back, mostly to deal with drafts (old house, original windows - basically wind tunnels). The energy savings were solid, but honestly, the bigger s...
RE: How I dodged a window contractor nightmare (and actually got great windows)
Funny you mention the magnetic window covers - I actually tried those last winter, thinking they’d be a quick fix. Honestly, they worked okay for blocking drafts, but I wouldn’t call them a “magic bullet.” They kept fall...
RE: How I dodged a window contractor nightmare (and actually got great windows)
That’s pretty much been my experience too. My house is late 50s, and every time I have to retrofit something, it feels like solving a puzzle with missing pieces. Acoustic vents were a lifesaver during the summer - no mor...
RE: What do you do with old window frames and glass?
Funny how those “I’ll do something with it” projects either turn into the best thing in the house or just more clutter. I tried to make a cold frame for the garden out of an old sash - let’s just say it looked better in ...
RE: Torn between Simonton's contemporary vs traditional picture window styles
That’s exactly what happened with my house - swapped out the old double-hungs for sleeker vinyl, and suddenly every bump and wave in the plaster was just... there. I thought I’d be clever and use a slightly wider reveal ...
RE: Finally upgraded to Kolbe windows, anyone else notice a difference?
That's an interesting point. I recently upgraded to Kolbe windows myself, and while I did notice a difference in comfort (less draftiness, quieter rooms), the energy savings weren't exactly mind-blowing. Granted, my atti...
RE: Window letting in cold air - any quick fixes?
I've had my share of foam sealant disasters too - still have a screwdriver handle permanently encased in the stuff. Silicone caulk is definitely cleaner, but for a quick fix on drafty windows, I've found weatherstripping...
RE: Replacing windows without emptying your wallet
Composite windows definitely seem to be the sweet spot between cost and durability. I swapped mine out about three years ago after getting fed up with sanding and repainting wood frames every summer - talk about a chore....
RE: Window Contractor Transparency and Sales Experience in Tampa Bay
I'll throw in another thumbs up for ProTech Windows & Doors. They replaced all the windows in my mom's house in Dunedin last year. I was the one who dealt with them on her behalf (since she's older), and they were ju...