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RE: Letting more sun in without major renos - what’s worked for you?
- Gotta agree on the window cleaning - mine get grimy fast and it really does make a difference. - I tried the layered curtain thing too, but my cat thinks sheer panels are his personal jungle gym... so now I’m back to...
RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?
- Tried the “fancy gas” route once (krypton, felt very James Bond at the time). Honestly, couldn’t tell a difference from the cheaper argon windows in our old place. - Like you, sealing up the weird little gaps and sla...
RE: ONE BRAND FOR ALL YOUR WINDOWS OR MIX AND MATCH? WHAT'S BETTER?
I hear you on the “two whites” thing - my kitchen window is just a hair off from the rest and it drives me nuts when the sun hits it right. My family? Never noticed. I say, if you’re not selling soon, save your cash for ...
RE: Which is less of a headache: full-frame vs. insert fiberglass window installs?
- Gotta say, I’m not sure I trust my nose as much as you do - my allergies are so bad, I’d miss a skunk in the attic. - Tried those moisture meters after a leak in the laundry room...found rot that looked totally fine ...
RE: Tried out black window trim - totally changed my curb appeal
- Totally get what you mean about the “miracle” upgrades. I’ve convinced myself that new cabinet pulls would make me a better cook… didn’t happen, but at least they look cool. - Black trim is one of those things that jus...
RE: Saved my living room window with a DIY crack fix - anyone else surprised by how well those kits work?
- Had the same battle with tape peeling up, especially in the corner by my dog’s favorite window spot. - Found that double-sided carpet tape holds a bit longer, but getting it off in spring is a pain. - Shrinking the p...
RE: Feeling stuck between aluminum and vinyl windows - regrets, anyone?
- Totally get what you mean about the vinyl. Mine’s like a mood ring - soft and squishy in July, then “don’t even try to open me” by February. I stuffed those foam strips in too, but honestly, it felt more like wishful t...
RE: Triple-pane vs. double-pane windows for northern winters: worth the upgrade?
- Gotta say, I actually had the opposite thing happen with my triple-panes. Maybe it's just my old 80s house being stubborn, but after the upgrade, I still get some condensation - especially on the north-facing windows. ...
RE: Triple-pane vs. double-pane windows for northern winters: worth the upgrade?
Honestly, I wouldn’t say it was “night and day” for noise after going triple-pane. Same boat here - my 80s ranch is quieter, but not silent. Sealing those gaps and beefing up insulation around the frames made more diffe...
RE: Saving money on Marvin windows: My trick to get a better deal
- Totally get it - my wife still teases me about how long I spent going back and forth with window quotes. - Those “oops” orders are a game-changer if you’re flexible. Ended up with bronze frames in the kitchen... wasn...