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lindad53
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RE: Why does mold love window sills so much?
Nailed it - ventilation gets tossed aside way too often. Everyone obsesses over fancy seals and triple glazing, but if the air inside can’t move, you’re just trapping humidity. I see this all the time on jobs where the w...
RE: Drafty windows in winter - what actually works to seal those gaps?
I hear you on the shrink-wrap kits - they do work, but losing the ability to open a window for months is a dealbreaker for a lot of folks. The scarf trick is classic, and honestly, it’s not much different from some of th...
RE: Hard lessons from the great window swap-out adventure
You’re not wrong - old houses are basically a collection of “creative” gaps and weird angles. I’ve yet to see a single one where the window openings are actually square, no matter what the tape measure says. Shims end up...
RE: New windows: energy savings or curb appeal - what's worth more?
I get the nostalgia for old windows, but honestly, I’ve seen way too many folks try to “save” originals and end up regretting it when the drafts come back every winter. I swapped out the worst ones in my place - a 1920s ...
RE: Quick tricks for holding a cracked window together?
Packing tape’s not the worst idea for a stopgap - honestly, I’ve seen worse DIY attempts. The residue is a pain, but you’re right, rubbing alcohol usually gets most of it. Contact paper is a little cleaner, but it can st...
RE: Swapping out old windows in humid weather - worth it?
I get the nostalgia for those old windows, but honestly, most of what people call “natural ventilation” is just leaky construction. Sure, it kept things from getting too stuffy, but you were paying for it every month in ...
RE: Would you take out a loan just to get new windows?
Yeah, I get what you mean about the plastic film. It’s a decent stopgap, but it doesn’t really solve the condensation issue - just moves it around or makes cleanup more annoying. Dehumidifier helps, but like you said, th...
RE: Would you put a smart lock on your window or is that just getting weird?
I get the appeal of keeping it simple, but honestly, those broom handles and dowels are only as good as your memory. I’ve seen a few break-ins where someone forgot to put the stick back after airing out the room. Not say...
RE: ANYONE GETTING MONEY BACK FOR NEW WINDOWS?
Can’t argue with the comfort factor. I see a lot of folks get hung up on rebates, but honestly, they’re rarely as straightforward as advertised. Sometimes you jump through all the hoops, and the check you get back barely...
RE: Trying to pick between energy-efficient and standard windows for that tax break
Installed triple-pane in my own place a couple years ago - also in Michigan, so I get where you’re coming from. Honestly, the difference in monthly bills wasn’t as dramatic as I hoped. The rooms by the windows felt less ...