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RE: Things I wish I’d known before swapping out my old windows
Funny, I had almost the exact same thing happen - got all excited about finally getting rid of those ancient, rattly windows (mine were probably original to the house, built in ‘68), and then boom, condensation city. I’d...
RE: Fixed my drafty windows for under $20 - anyone else surprised how easy it was?
Yeah, that’s always the dance, isn’t it? I live in a 1950s ranch, and after a winter of chasing drafts with foam strips and caulk, I realized I’d basically created a terrarium in my living room. The windows weren’t sweat...
RE: Choosing between saving up or financing for new windows - what worked for you?
Yeah, that interest can be a pain, but I get what you mean about finally just wanting to be comfortable in your own house. I waited a couple years trying to save up, and honestly, all I got was higher heating bills and a...
RE: How I spotted a shady window installer (and what tipped me off)
That’s pretty much the route I went with my place too. The first contractor I called wanted to rip out every window, but honestly, most were just in need of a little TLC. I scraped out the worst rot, filled it, and slapp...
RE: Windows That Can Handle Ocean Air - Any Recommendations?
I hear you on the vinyl - I swapped mine out after just a few years for pretty much the same reason. Salt air just eats them up way quicker than I expected. I went with fiberglass this time around. Not cheap, but honestl...
RE: Getting help with window upgrades: what’s actually available?
Yeah, I hear you on the paperwork front. Honestly, my experience was kind of a mixed bag. The installer I went with did offer to help out with the rebate forms, but “help” meant they gave me a packet with all the right d...
RE: Is it just me or do new windows barely make a dent in the bills?
That’s exactly it. I used to think windows were the big deal too - spent way too long researching triple-panes and low-e coatings. Ended up doing some caulking around the attic hatch and adding insulation first, just bec...
RE: Unexpected adventures in swapping out old window handles
Yeah, learned that lesson too - tried to shortcut it once on a bathroom window and ended up with a wobbly handle after a month. I figured “eh, it’ll hold,” but nope. I’ve had mixed luck with epoxy though, maybe I didn’t ...
RE: Which way do your windows face for max winter sun?
Yeah, I’m with you - north-facing windows are just cold no matter what you do. I tried the shrink film one winter and it peeled off halfway through January… looked like my house was wrapped in plastic grocery bags. The a...
RE: Trending: Bold Window Trim Colors Are Popping Up Everywhere - Thoughts?
Deep green or navy could help a little, but honestly, the difference isn’t huge compared to black when it comes to soaking up heat. I went with a forest green on my window trim a couple summers ago - mostly because I was...