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RE: SURPRISED BY WINDOW REPLACEMENT COSTS? WHAT TO ASK BEFORE SIGNING OFF
Not kidding about that dust. I went with “custom fit” for my 1950s place, thinking it’d seal up drafts better, but it was way more labor than I expected. Worth it for the efficiency, but if you’re not ready for the mess ...
RE: Does anyone else notice the greenish hue from low-e windows?
I get what you mean about the weird greenish tint - mine bugged me at first too, but honestly, the drop in cooling costs is hard to ignore. I’ll take a little sci-fi vibe over cranking the AC all summer. Did you notice a...
RE: Is upgrading to triple-pane windows just hype or actually smart?
Triple-pane’s not hype, but it’s not a miracle fix either - especially in a spot like the mid-Atlantic. You’ll get better insulation, sure, but unless your house is already pretty tight (walls, attic, doors), the windows...
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RE: Swapping out old window handles - worth it for the style boost?
Honestly, I don’t think swapping out handles alone is ever going to do much for energy efficiency. Looks better, sure, but unless the old ones were so bad they weren’t closing the window right, most of the draft issues a...
RE: Anyone actually save money doing their own window installs?
Yeah, the finish work is a pain, but I keep coming back to whether it’s actually saving money in the long run. I did three windows last fall - definitely took longer than expected, and I had to buy a few tools I didn’t a...
RE: If your cabin could talk: windows that keep out the howling wind
Yeah, it’s wild how fixing one problem just creates a new one. I swapped out my old drafty windows for double-pane units, and yeah, my energy bills dropped a bunch. But I’ve run into the same humidity thing - you seal a ...
RE: ANYONE GETTING MONEY BACK FOR NEW WINDOWS?
Yeah, those hoops are no joke. I had to dig through a pile of old paperwork just to find the receipt with the right info. Took months for the rebate to show up, but it did - felt like free money by then. Worth it, but ma...
RE: Trading old windows for energy savings: a homeowner’s dilemma
I’ve actually tried the clear window film on a couple of my old double-hungs. It’s not a miracle fix, but it does help cut the draft. The film is kind of a pain to get smooth, and it’s not the prettiest thing if you look...
RE: Finally won the battle against soggy window frames
Yeah, skipping the cleaning step is a classic rookie move - I learned that the hard way too. You'd think a quick wipe-down would be enough, but nope... grime and moisture really build up in there. Another tip: silicone s...