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RE: Tips for swapping out broken window panes at home?
That’s exactly what happened to me the first time I tried to speed things up. I got impatient with the regular putty and thought I’d outsmart the process with a heat gun. Instead, I just ended up softening the old paint ...
RE: Trying out different payment options for new windows - worth it?
I’ve run into the same headache with the billing cycles, especially when you’re trying to compare “before and after” savings. My install straddled two different utility bills, and it threw off my numbers for a while. I e...
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RE: Getting your space ready before new windows go in - my checklist
That list is spot on - old houses really are their own ecosystem when it comes to dust and debris. I remember swapping windows in my 1915 foursquare, thinking I’d done a thorough job taping and covering, only to find fin...
RE: ANYONE GETTING MONEY BACK FOR NEW WINDOWS?
I went back and forth for a couple years - window film vs. biting the bullet and getting new windows. Did the film thing too, and honestly, it was a decent band-aid. But there’s only so much you can do with old single pa...
RE: Choosing between Pella’s double-hung or casement Energy Star windows - anyone have thoughts?
That’s a good point about the casement hardware. I had a crank seize up on me during a humid stretch last summer - ended up taking it apart and finding a spider nest in the mechanism, which was a first. Still, the tighte...
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RE: Stuck choosing between Kolbe and Andersen for my 90s home
Funny thing - I’ve actually had the opposite experience with Kolbe screens. Maybe it’s just luck, but our old lab used to launch herself at the back door every time the mail truck rolled by, and the screen held up surpri...
RE: DID YOU KNOW THESE WINDOWS USE REAL WOOD INSIDE?
That rings true - my 1950s place has original wood sashes, and during a cold snap last year, I noticed condensation pooling at the lower corners. Ever tried those interior storm panels? I’ve wondered if they help or just...
RE: Windows that actually live up to the eco hype?
That “cold wall” effect is the bane of my old Victorian place, too. I remember the first winter after we moved in - I thought I’d done everything right: foam tape, caulk, even those clear plastic window film kits. Still,...