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RE: Do interior light shelves actually carry daylight very far?
An exterior overhang is a useful option for a south-facing window: sized to the window and its height, it can block much of the high summer sun while still admitting lower winter sun. That makes it a more targeted way to...
RE: Do interior light shelves actually carry daylight very far?
A high clerestory can give a shelf a better shot at sending light onto the ceiling, but height alone doesn’t guarantee deeper useful light. The shelf has to sit where daylight from the window actually reaches it; under a...
RE: Ever notice how old houses have weirdly sized windows?
Funny timing - just pulled some trim off a window in my place (late 30s build) and found three different types of nails holding it together. No sign of anything shifting, just a lot of “whatever works” over the years. An...
RE: Why does water always find its way in?
Funny you mention the hose test - I’ve tried that a couple times and honestly, it’s hit or miss for me. Last year, I chased what I thought was a leaky window for weeks, only to find out the water was sneaking in at a cra...
RE: Is it really worth paying for window installation or should I just DIY?
That’s spot on - “it’s not just about fitting glass - it’s about what’s hiding around the opening.” I ran into that exact problem with my 1950s place. Pulled out the old window, and surprise: half the sill was mush. Ende...
RE: Saving on Window Swaps: My Favorite Trick to Cut Down Labor Fees
Yeah, masking is always where I lose the most time. I’ve tried FrogTape and the blue 3M stuff - both work okay on newer paint, but older trim is tricky. Sometimes I’ll lightly score the edge of the tape with a utility kn...
RE: Weird bends in wood shelves - normal or am I doing something wrong?
I get what you’re saying about acclimation, but I’ve had a couple shelves warp pretty noticeably when I skipped that step - especially in rooms where the temp changes a lot. Maybe it’s just bad luck or my local lumberyar...
RE: Dealing with steamy windows: dehumidifier or just crack the window?
Yeah, I’ve had the same experience with those “quiet” dehumidifiers. The one I tried claimed to be low-noise but it still rattled the doorframe at night. Plus, emptying the tank every couple days got old fast. Cracking...
RE: Quick tricks for holding a cracked window together?
Yeah, I used one of those resin kits on a garage window once and had the same result - cloudy patch, but it held the crack in place. I do think the packing tape trick is underrated for drafts. Ever tried UV-curing glue? ...