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RE: Why does water always find its way in?
Water’s got a sixth sense for finding weak spots, I swear. Had a similar thing happen - thought my 1942 place just had foundation issues, but nope, the basement windows were the real culprits. Even after new caulk and cl...
RE: Anyone else tried those layered sheer shades?
Not just you. I swapped out my old single-pane windows for double-pane a couple years back, but even then, those layered sheers seemed to trap heat like a greenhouse. Ended up with blackout cellular shades - honestly, no...
RE: GEAR THAT SAVED MY BUTT DURING WINDOW SWAP - WHAT’S YOUR CAN’T-LIVE-WITHOUT?
I hear you on the magnetic wristbands - mine just turns into a traveling junk drawer for screws and bits, plus it always seems to stick to the wrong thing at the worst time. When I swapped out my old windows last fall, ...
RE: Anyone actually notice a difference with krypton-filled windows?
I swapped out a few old wood windows in my 1960s place for krypton-filled ones last fall. The drafts were brutal before, especially near the couch. Now it’s just... steady, even when the wind howls. Didn’t see a huge dro...
RE: Vinyl vs. fiberglass windows in the wild - what’s really easier?
Fiberglass has been a bit of a mixed bag in my circle. My cousin put in fiberglass windows about 12 years ago - he lives up in northern Minnesota, where they get those brutal cold snaps. He went with a dark brown (which ...
RE: Struggling to pick windows that don’t make my ranch look dated
I totally get not wanting to deal with the sanding and repainting - been there, regretted that. I swapped out the old wood windows in my place for fiberglass a couple years ago. Honestly, the difference in drafts was wil...
RE: Dealing with leftover panes after a window upgrade
Those pane sizes are a pain, no kidding. After my window upgrade, I tried to stash the leftovers in the basement, thinking I’d get creative... but they just collected dust. Ended up cutting a couple down for mini-greenho...
RE: Why Does Storm-Proof Glass Cost More Than My Roof?
Been there, done that with the hurricane panels. I swear, dragging those things out of the garage every time a storm’s coming feels like a workout video nobody asked for. My neighbor joked he was going to start charging ...
RE: Don’t skip the flashing: a small step that saved me big headaches
Had a pretty similar situation with my 1950s place. Thought about just swapping all the old windows, but decided to patch ‘em up instead. Reglazing, weatherstripping, and adding storms made a bigger difference than I exp...
RE: Which matters more to you: original wood windows or modern replacements?
Totally get where you’re coming from. I used to be all about keeping everything original - my place is a 1935 Tudor, and those old windows were part of why I bought it in the first place. But after my first winter here, ...