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RE: Double pane vs. low-e film: which saved you more on bills?
Interesting you mention the draft issue - had almost the exact same problem in my 1920s bungalow. Tried low-e film first, but with those old sash windows, it barely made a dent once winter hit. I kept getting condensatio...
RE: Ever notice how old houses have weirdly sized windows?
Interesting point about the diagonal cracks - I've seen those pop up near windows in my 1920s place, and it turned out some of the sills were replaced with slightly different lumber. Have you checked if your window sashe...
RE: Fixed my drafty windows for under $20 - anyone else surprised how easy it was?
That’s interesting about the humidity bump - did you notice any difference in how quickly your bathroom mirror fogs up after sealing the windows? I’ve seen some folks use small, battery-powered fans with a timer to move ...
RE: Getting new windows in without the headaches: my step-by-step
Funny you mention dry-fitting - sometimes I feel like I spend half the time just triple-checking that the opening’s actually level, especially with these old plaster walls that aren’t ever quite straight. Do you find you...
RE: Tripped up by the home energy tax credit paperwork - what did I miss?
That’s interesting - did you check if the installer was an approved contractor for the credit? Sometimes the paperwork gets sticky not just because of the product specs, but because of who does the install. I’ve seen cas...
RE: ANYONE GETTING MONEY BACK FOR NEW WINDOWS?
Noise and condensation were actually two of the biggest surprises for me after switching out my old single-pane windows. I live near a busy street, and with the storms, I could still hear every truck rumbling by - especi...
RE: Turning old windows into a cool wall display - my favorite trick yet
I hear you on the restoration costs. I’ve seen people spend way more than a set of decent new windows would cost, just to keep the old look - only to end up with drafty rooms anyway. One thing I’ve done is salvage the wa...