Interesting take. When you did it solo, did you run into any issues with alignment or sealing the window properly? I always wonder if working alone ma...
That’s exactly what I ran into after swapping out the old colonial trim for those sharp, flat boards. I thought it’d be easier to keep clean, but inst...
That’s interesting about the color difference— I’ve noticed something similar with my outdoor prints, but never really tracked it. Has anyone tried cl...
I get what you’re saying about old houses—mine’s from the 40s and nothing is ever quite level. When you mention flashing, it makes me wonder: have you...
That’s wild—did you notice if the bubbling started on the windward side first, or was it pretty much everywhere? I’ve wondered if certain window shape...
I get what you’re saying about metal V-strip lasting longer, but I’ve actually had better luck with the adhesive foam on wonky windows. The metal can ...
That’s pretty much spot-on—old windows just have a mind of their own. I know what you mean about the magnets not sealing tight where the frame’s warpe...
Not sure I totally agree that “good enough” is always best when it comes to curtains, especially if you’re dealing with rooms that get blasted by afte...
I wrestled with this exact thing a couple years ago. Our 1928 bungalow had those old, drafty wood windows—tons of character, but man, the winter bills...
I actually think caulk and weather stripping can be decent stopgaps, depending on the type of leak. If you’re seeing a tiny drip right at the window e...
