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RE: WHAT WAS I THINKING?
That’s exactly what happened to me - my cat turned the plastic film into a chew toy in about two days. I ended up switching to storm windows, and honestly, they’re a pain to put in, but once they’re up, you can forget ab...
RE: How worried should I be about lead paint when swapping out old windows?
Totally get where you’re coming from. When we swapped out our living room windows last winter, I was convinced there’d be a horror show behind the casings. Turned out, just a ton of crusty old caulk and a few sketchy pai...
RE: Storm season window worries: do you trust impact glass or stick with shutters?
I hear you on the gunk in the tracks - learned that lesson after a storm last year when I found a nice little pond forming inside the frame. I still get nervous every time we get those sideways rains, but at least I’m no...
RE: Getting your space ready before new windows go in - my checklist
Yeah, I learned that the hard way - bought a pack of those magnetic sheets before realizing my upstairs vents were all plastic. Ended up using painter’s tape over plastic sheeting too, which worked… until the humidity ki...
RE: That weird greenish hue on new windows - does it bug you?
That’s exactly where I landed after trying the tint route. I thought I’d outsmart the weird green, but all I did was swap it for this sort of dim, blue-ish cast that made everything feel dreary - even on sunny days. My w...
RE: How do you seal your windows - tape, liquid, or old-school metal flashing?
I hear you on the shrink film - my front windows looked like I’d wrapped them in leftovers last year. The drafts were gone, but every time the sun hit, it was like living in a disco ball. I’ve tried rope caulk too, but h...
RE: Regretting My ReliaBilt Choice? Long-Term Durability Woes
Funny, I used to roll my eyes at my dad for fussing over window seals every spring - now here I am, doing the same. My ReliaBilt ones are coming up on year six and the little issues sneak up. One sash started sticking af...
RE: Trending: Bold Window Trim Colors Are Popping Up Everywhere - Thoughts?
I get the whole “don’t bake yourself for style” thing, but I’m a little iffy on the idea of only painting the shady side. Maybe it’s just me, but wouldn’t that look kind of weird from the street? Like, my place has windo...
RE: Thinking about upgrading to smart windows - anyone tried View vs SageGlass?
That’s funny, I actually had the opposite experience - my View panels seem to take forever to get back online after even a quick blip, while a buddy with SageGlass swears his reset faster. Not sure if it’s just my setup ...
RE: Windows that survive thin air and chilly temps
I've tried both film kits and thermal curtains, and honestly, neither really did the trick for me. The film stuff drove me nuts - either I'd tear it putting it up or my cat would decide it was her new favorite scratching...