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RE: Reasonable cost to replace window balances and locks without replacing good windows?
The balance quantity is worth spelling out per sash. If a sash has a balance on each side, ask whether the quote replaces both as a pair; replacing just one could leave the sash uneven or poorly supported. Does the contr...
RE: Would you splurge or save on Jeld-Wen windows if you were building from scratch?
I hear you on the noise front. We’re about 100 feet from a main road, and I didn’t think much about it until we moved in - constant hum, trucks at all hours. Ended up retrofitting two bedrooms with triple-pane, and it ma...
RE: Battling drafty windows - what actually works in winter?
I tried the foam strips in my old house - honestly, they held up better than the shrink film for me. The film always seemed to peel at the corners, especially once it got really cold. The foam's not invisible, but after ...
RE: Dealing with sweaty windows: Which Energy Star brands actually help?
Yeah, humidity’s a sneaky one. I put in new windows thinking that’d fix everything, but nope - still got fog on cold mornings. Turns out my old house just traps moisture like crazy. Dehumidifier helped more than the fanc...
RE: Keeping Windows in Good Shape - What Actually Works Long-Term?
Interesting - I've actually had decent luck with exterior latex primer, but I'm in a milder climate (PNW), so maybe that's the difference. Oil-based is definitely more bulletproof, but cleanup's a pain and the fumes are ...
RE: Keeping window glass dry: what actually works?
I’ve noticed the same thing with those plastic window kits - they just don’t hold up for me either, especially once it gets really cold. The foam strips are a bit fiddly to install, but I find they last longer and actual...
RE: Swapping out old windows in humid weather - worth it?
I get where you’re coming from - condensation is just stubborn, especially in the summer. I swapped out my old single panes for newer double-glazed ones last year thinking it’d fix everything, but yeah, humidity still fi...
RE: Unexpected challenges of putting in windows off the grid
Can’t say I’m surprised - sometimes the “old tricks” just outlast the fancy stuff. I swapped in a new window last fall (double-pane, supposed to be super efficient), but honestly, I still ended up stuffing towels in the ...
RE: Swapping out old window handles - worth it for the style boost?
I get where you’re coming from - sometimes that small change is all it takes to make a space feel fresh. I swapped out the handles in my kitchen last year. Functionally, not much changed, but every time I walk in, it jus...
RE: Lever handle vs. knob handle for windows - what works better?
That’s pretty much the kind of feedback I was hoping for. I keep going back and forth because, yeah, the levers seem way more practical in a busy kitchen - especially when you’re juggling groceries or, in my case, a todd...