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marleyanderson94
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RE: Getting new windows in without the headaches: my step-by-step
Yeah, I know that draft all too well... it’s like the house is just waiting for a cold snap to remind you who’s boss. I did shim the heck out of mine - cedar shims all crammed in there like Tetris pieces. Used foam too, ...
RE: Swapping out old windows to save on heating and cooling? Here’s what worked for me
Funny you mention the dust bunnies - ours used to have their own zip code before we swapped out the 70s-era leaky windows. I do miss that “fresh air all the time” thing, though. Cracking a window in January here (Midwest...
RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?
I’ll be honest, I went down the triple-pane rabbit hole a few years back - mostly because I got tired of hearing the wind whistle through my 1950s windows like a horror movie sound effect. The sales pitch made it sound l...
RE: Impact glass vs. shutters for storm season - what’s your pick?
Yeah, the noise difference was the biggest shock for me. Used to hear every garbage truck and barking dog, now it’s like living in a bubble - almost too quiet sometimes. I do miss those “shutter parties” with neighbors t...
RE: Does Painting Old Aluminum Window Frames Actually Hold Up Over Time?
Yeah, I can vouch for that - skimped on sanding and cleaning the first time, and it looked like a bad sunburn after one winter. Tried again with extra primer and, honestly, still only got a couple years before chips show...
RE: Quick tricks for holding a cracked window together?
Yeah, I’ve been there with the silicone - feels like I end up caulking my hands more than the window half the time. Packing tape’s saved me too, though it looks like a kindergartener tried to patch things up. Honestly, o...
RE: Keeping warm in off-grid cabins: insulated window upgrades making headlines
Totally get what you mean - it really is a mix of things. When I swapped out the old single panes in my ‘70s house, double glazing was a game changer... but only after I tracked down all those sneaky drafts around the fr...
RE: Regretting My ReliaBilt Choice? Long-Term Durability Woes
Title: Regret’s Getting Real - ReliaBilt’s Not Aging Well Here Either I hear you on the Midwest winters just chewing up these windows. Same deal here - every cold snap, I get a fresh round of pops and creaks. The first ...
RE: What do you do with old window frames and glass?
I hear you on the time sink - those old frames always look like a quick project until you’re halfway through scraping off mystery gunk from the 60s. I tried turning a couple into a headboard once, but after almost droppi...