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RE: Is it really worth paying for window installation or should I just DIY?
Pulled out my first window last spring thinking it’d be a one-day job. Ha. I was so focused on the glass and the frame measurements, but once the trim came off, it was like opening a time capsule - only instead of treasu...
RE: If you could see your future energy bill: a window replacement time travel story
Here’s how I tackled it last fall: first, I checked for drafts with a candle (definitely eye-opening). Then I tried the shrink film trick - helped a bit, but still chilly. If you switched to new windows, did you notice l...
RE: Would You Go All-Black With Your Home’s Interior If It Became Trendy?
Totally get where you’re coming from. We tried a deep charcoal accent wall in our living room, and it looked amazing for about a week…until our cat brushed up against it and the smudges started showing. If you’ve got pet...
RE: Quick tricks for holding a cracked window together?
I get what you mean about the clear caulk being a pain to remove. I tried that once on an old bathroom window and had the same issue - sticky bits everywhere, and I was paranoid about scratching the glass. But honestly, ...
RE: Did you go Euro for passive house windows or stick with local triple-pane?
I had a similar experience after swapping out two original single-pane windows for Euro tilt-turns last fall. The difference in draftiness was wild - felt like an entirely different room. What caught me off guard was how...
RE: DIY WINDOW SEAL REPAIRS: SURPRISINGLY DOABLE OR JUST A TEMP FIX?
Totally relate to the “not magic” part. I tried those shrink-wrap window kits my first winter - looked goofy, but kept the worst drafts out. Next year, I went all in with caulk and weatherstripping. Honestly, not that ha...
RE: Keeping the dust down when pulling out old windows
Same here - no matter how careful I am, that fine dust sneaks past the plastic. I found that using painter’s tape plus a layer of duct tape helps seal up weird corners, but it’s still not 100%. One thing that did help wa...
RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows
We recently moved into our first home and faced a similar dilemma with huge windows. Initially, we tried roller shades alone, but honestly, they didn't quite cut it insulation-wise during colder months. Adding sheer curt...