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RE: Worth the upgrade? Thoughts on insulated windows with gas fill
Funny you mention leaf blowers - ours might as well be right inside the living room every Saturday morning, no matter what I do. Still, like you said, the argon-filled windows actually did something for the heating bill,...
RE: Winter window woes: Which material survives the freeze?
Heavy curtains were my go-to for years too - sometimes the simplest fixes are the most reliable. I tried foam tape around the sashes one winter, but it barely made a dent in that icy frame feeling. My neighbor actually w...
RE: Sticker shock from getting quotes for new blinds and curtains
Sticker Shock From Getting Quotes For New Blinds And Curtains Those gaps used to drive me nuts too, especially in the summer when the sun’s up before I even want to be. For a while, I just shoved an old towel in the win...
RE: Swapping out window hinges: do you go solo or call in the pros?
I totally get where you’re coming from. I swapped out a bathroom window hinge by myself last spring - used a broom handle to prop the sash, and honestly, it felt less nerve-wracking than trying to explain what I needed t...
RE: Curtains, blinds, or shades - how do you pick what actually fits your room?
Mixing it up really is the only way I’ve found to stay sane with window treatments. When we moved into our current place, every single window had those old aluminum mini blinds - remember those? I spent the first six mon...
RE: Would You Go With Classic Wood Windows Or Modern Vinyl After Swapping Yours Out?
I get where you’re coming from - vinyl is definitely a lot less hassle, and after a few years of scraping paint off sills in the middle of July, I can’t say I blame anyone for making the switch. But I’ll be honest, I end...
RE: When the bugs invade: a backyard mystery with two types of screens
Ain’t that the truth. I got lured in by one of those fancy retractable screens last summer - looked slick at first, but by October, the track was full of pollen and dog hair, and it started sticking every time someone tr...
RE: How tricky is it to make a window bigger?
Funny you mention leaks - I once spent hours perfecting the caulk lines on a new window, only to find out later I’d missed a tiny gap up top. Water found it quick. Had to tear out my “perfect” work and start over. Now I ...
RE: Getting help with window upgrades: what’s actually available?
I hear you on the paperwork mess. When we replaced our windows a couple years ago, I just tossed all the stickers and receipts in a shoebox, thinking I'd sort it later. Well, rebate time came around and I spent hours mat...
RE: Getting the most LEED credits out of window upgrades – worth the hassle?
I get what you mean about the “cave effect.” When we did our reno, the triple-pane was a game changer for noise and drafts, but yeah, the living room lost some of that sunny vibe. That’s spot on. I’ve never had a realto...