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RE: South-Facing Vs. East/West Windows for Winter Warmth - Which Works Better?
Never tried foam weatherstripping, might give that a shot. South windows definitely help with sun, but honestly, my west-facing ones get crazy hot in the afternoon and then freezing at night. Anyone actually notice a big...
RE: Anyone dealt with droopy window frames before?
Man, I hear you on the patch job not lasting. Did the same thing with one of my old bedroom windows - just slapped some wood filler and caulk on there, figured it’d hold for a bit. Looked fine until it rained sideways th...
RE: Keeping Windows in Good Shape - What Actually Works Long-Term?
Yeah, the shrink-wrap is a pain. I tried it a couple winters and it just made my windows look worse - plus the cat kept clawing at it. Those plexiglass panels sound way better. I did something similar with foam board cut...
RE: Cracked Windows After Big Temperature Swings - Anyone Else Fed Up?
Man, that’s spot on. Rope caulk looked promising till I tried pulling it off last fall - just came apart in my hands like old Play-Doh. I’ve got those shrink film kits on half my windows right now. Not pretty, but hey, i...
RE: When is a foggy window just weather, and when is it a problem?
Yeah, I feel you on the “windows as suggestions” thing. Mine are basically just there for the view at this point. I get a little fog every winter but as long as it’s not dripping or growing science experiments, I just wi...