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kennethdancer
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RE: Anyone else tried those layered sheer shades?
I totally get what you’re saying about the breeze - "if you can feel a breeze with your hand, no amount of fancy shades will fix it long term." That hits home. I’ve always liked the look of layered sheers too, but honest...
RE: Weird bends in wood shelves - normal or am I doing something wrong?
Funny you mention closets - I had the same issue in a hallway closet that’s not even near a bathroom. It was just a hot, sticky summer and the MDF bowed like crazy. I’ve also noticed it gets worse if you stack heavier st...
RE: If you had to redo all your window trims, would you go painted, stained, or something wild?
I hear you on the fingerprints - my dog loves to rest his nose on the sills, so I’m constantly wiping them down. Still prefer the look of stained wood, but sometimes I wonder if painted would be less maintenance in the l...
RE: Replacing old sash cords - worth the hassle or just call a pro?
That right there - been tripped up by that more than once. I’ve started snapping pics with my phone before pulling anything apart, just in case. Funny thing, on my last window, I found an old marble wedged behind the pul...
RE: WHAT DID YOU WISH YOU KNEW BEFORE REPLACING YOUR OWN WINDOWS?
I get the nostalgia for old windows, but honestly, I don’t miss the drafts one bit. Our place had those wavy-glass panes too - looked cool, but man, the winter chill was brutal. Swapping them out made a huge difference i...
RE: Keeping rain out: Tips for a watertight window install?
That’s exactly it - the “extras” always feel like overkill until you see what happens without them. I learned the hard way too, skipping flashing tape on a basement window and ending up with a musty smell that took month...
RE: Finally got those dingy window frames looking new again - anyone else have a cleaning win?
That chalky buildup is the bane of my existence every spring. I’ve got 70s-era aluminum frames on the back porch, and no matter what I do, that white powdery stuff creeps back. I tried the baking soda trick too, but like...
RE: ANYONE GETTING MONEY BACK FOR NEW WINDOWS?
Yeah, the manufacturer’s certification statement was a pain. I actually had to call the window company because their website didn’t have the right year’s paperwork posted... took a couple days just to get that sorted. Ho...
RE: Thinking about smart blinds - worth it or just a hassle?
That’s exactly what worries me - when something “smart” breaks, it’s never just a quick fix. I messed around with a smart thermostat last year, and when the app glitched, I had to dig out the manual and reset the thing t...
RE: GLASS VS. POLYCARBONATE: WHICH HOLDS UP BETTER OFF-GRID?
Preach. I tried to patch a cracked glass panel with silicone once - lasted about two weeks before a raccoon decided it was his new shortcut. Polycarb isn’t pretty, but I’d rather deal with cloudy spots than another wildl...