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RE: How do I replace my windows without falling down the stairs?
I thought I was the only one with a house that seems to fight back during every project. Mine’s from the early 50s and it’s like nothing is level or plumb - sometimes I wonder if the original builders just eyeballed ever...
RE: Things I wish I’d checked before getting window quotes
That’s actually really helpful - never thought to check the caulking by pressing on it. I just assumed if it looked neat, it was fine. Now I’m wondering if that’s why my living room corner felt drafty last month. I did n...
RE: Swapping Out Windows: Did Going Triple Really Make Winter Cheaper?
That’s interesting, I actually noticed more condensation after putting in triple pane windows last fall. At first I thought something was wrong with the windows themselves, but turns out my old ones were so drafty that m...
RE: URBAN WINDOWS: DID YOU KNOW ABOUT SOUNDPROOF GLASS?
That’s actually kinda wild - I always thought those “acoustic” windows were supposed to be the end-all for city noise. I just moved into my first place a few months ago, and the street noise at night was way more than I ...
RE: Dealing with leftover panes after a window upgrade
That’s actually kind of reassuring to read. I always feel like I should be cleaning up every last bit of paint or dirt before reusing anything, but half the time I just end up putting it off and then nothing gets done. T...
RE: ENERGY TAX CREDIT PAPERWORK IS DRIVING ME NUTS - ANYONE ELSE?
I’m starting to think paper might actually be easier, which is wild. I bought this little scanner thinking I’d be “organized” and high-tech, but now I’ve got a bunch of PDFs named like “scan001.pdf” and no clue if it’s f...
RE: Swapping out old windows for fiberglass: totally worth the effort?
I totally underestimated how much that foam would expand... ended up with a sticky mess and had to redo the trim twice. The energy savings with fiberglass are great (my first winter actually felt warmer), but yeah, if yo...
RE: Finally upgraded to Kolbe windows, anyone else notice a difference?
Yeah, we went with the argon gas fill option and a low-E coating. Honestly, I wasn't sure if it'd make a noticeable difference, but our living room feels way less drafty now... worth it imo.
RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows
We've been debating solar shades too, because our windows are huge and face south. Glad to hear they help with glare and heat, that's our biggest issue right now. But the privacy thing at night... hmm, hadn't thought of ...
RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows
I was actually wondering about motorized shades myself - glad to hear they worked out for you. Honestly, the cordless leveling issue sounds exactly like something I'd struggle with (I'm not super handy, lol). Battery-pow...