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RE: Trimming window openings without wrecking your walls
I actually just bought a can of low-expansion foam for my first window project, but now I’m second-guessing it. Some of my gaps are all over the place - like, one side is tight and the other is almost half an inch. Did y...
RE: Foggy Windows: The Mystery Of The Ghostly Condensation
I actually didn’t pick up on any drafts at first, which is probably why I ignored the fogginess for so long. The frame looked a little off, but honestly I thought it was just old paint or something. Then this winter, I s...
RE: Keeping rooms bright but cool - how do you do it?
I get the struggle with low-e film - tried it in our sunroom, and even after a couple of re-dos, there are still a few spots that bug me. I’m leaning more toward cellular shades now, but I do wish they let in a bit more ...
RE: Is upgrading to triple-pane windows just hype or actually smart?
That really hits home for me. I kept looking at the triple-pane numbers but, honestly, the price jump was tough to justify. I noticed a bigger difference after adding more attic insulation than when I swapped out my old ...
RE: What do you do with old window frames and glass?
That’s exactly how my partner feels about the stack of old window frames I’ve got in the garage. I keep telling myself they’ll be “something” eventually, but honestly, they just collect dust and I trip over them every ti...
RE: Trying To Make Sense Of All These Green Building Labels - Is It Just Me Or Is It Overwhelming?
I totally get this. I bought my place last year and went for “energy efficient” windows, thinking that label meant I was set. Turns out, the installer left a tiny gap under one frame and it made the whole room drafty. I ...
RE: If these walls could talk: windows that changed everything
Haha, I totally get that. I thought I could get away with just a quick sanding and a single coat on my kitchen window. Looked fine for about two weeks, then the paint started bubbling up like it was mad at me. Now I just...
RE: Got a refund for new windows - totally worth it
I’m in the same boat, honestly. I was expecting a bigger difference in summer, but it’s been pretty subtle for me too - maybe a couple degrees cooler, tops. The noise thing was huge though, like you said. I’m still tryin...
RE: Double vs triple pane windows - worth the extra cost or just hype?
I get your point, but I'm still on the fence about this. Just moved into my first place last year, and the windows are ancient - single-pane, drafty nightmares. I've been researching replacements like crazy, and while do...
RE: Budgeting for new windows - how do you approach it?
Interesting to hear you went fiberglass for the sunny spot. I'm still figuring out what to do with mine - first-time homeowner here, and honestly, the window options are overwhelming. My living room faces west and turns ...