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RE: Ever notice how old houses have weirdly sized windows?
I get what you mean about the “long-term band-aid” thing, but I’ll throw in a slightly different take - sometimes that’s exactly what makes sense, especially with these oddball windows. My place is a 1915 kit house, and ...
RE: Printing custom window latches: what worked for me
That’s been my experience too. I used to obsess over which finish or epoxy brand to use, but honestly, the times things turned out best were when I actually took the time to sand everything smooth and wipe down the print...
RE: Letting more sun in without major renos - what’s worked for you?
Funny, I actually had the opposite experience with my cellulars. The cords on mine have held up (knock on wood), but I went cordless for that reason - less to go wrong. I do get what you mean about light though. Even wit...
RE: What surprised you when taking out old vinyl windows?
That’s the struggle, isn’t it? Every time I’ve tried to reuse old insulation or shims, I end up regretting it. Once pulled out some fiberglass batting that just disintegrated - felt like I was wrestling a cloud of itchy ...
RE: Saw a study on window longevity - are we doing enough?
That “maintenance-free” label gets me every time. When we moved in, I thought I’d never have to touch the windows - fast forward a few years, and I’m out there with a toothbrush cleaning out gunk from the tracks. The UV ...
RE: Double vs triple glazing for energy efficiency - worth the upgrade?
That hits home. I spent a couple winters crawling around with a candle and a tube of caulk, thinking I’d outsmart the drafts for good. It helped, but like you said, there’s always another cold spot or whistling window. W...
RE: Drafty windows in winter - what actually works to seal those gaps?
That hits home. I spent a whole winter taping up plastic film on my old double-hungs, thinking it’d be enough. It cut the wind, but the cold still crept in around the sash weights and the frame itself. Finally bit the bu...
RE: Choosing between saving up or financing for new windows - what worked for you?
That’s pretty much what happened to us - after we put in new casement windows, the condensation was way more obvious, especially in the mornings. Our old sliders were drafty but never fogged up like this. I get what you ...
RE: Trying to pick between angled and curved windows for living room upgrade
That hesitation is pretty normal, honestly. When I did curved windows in my 1920s place, most installers gave me the “let me get back to you” line. Ended up finding a smaller local shop that was actually excited for some...
RE: Vinyl vs. fiberglass windows in the wild - what’s really easier?
I’ve wrestled with this same debate for years, especially since my house is a 1950s ranch in upstate NY - plenty of shifting, drafty corners, and a whole lot of “character.” I put in vinyl windows about a decade ago, mos...