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RE: Swapping out old window handles - worth it for the style boost?
Honestly, I think you’re right to be a little skeptical about just swapping handles. Here’s how I broke it down when I was in the same boat last winter: - If the handle just spins and doesn’t open anything, that’s usual...
RE: Things I wish I'd known before new windows went in
- Took a bunch of “before” pics too, but the crew ended up moving my blinds into a pile and didn’t bother with the order. Had to rehang them myself - definitely not as good as yours turned out. - Used plastic drop clot...
RE: Finally upgraded to Kolbe windows, anyone else notice a difference?
Had a similar experience myself after moving into our first place last winter. Didn't go with Kolbe either, but the issues sound pretty familiar: - Noticed rooms feeling colder than expected, especially near windows. - ...
RE: Finally upgraded my windows and loving the results
From what I've read and experienced, mixing glass thicknesses mainly helps break up resonance patterns, which can reduce mid-to-high frequency noise pretty effectively. But for those deep, low-frequency vibrations - like...