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RE: WOULD YOU PATCH UP A CRACKED FIBERGLASS WINDOW FRAME OR JUST REPLACE IT?
That’s spot on about the draftiness - fiberglass is tricky to patch perfectly, especially around the edges. I’ve tried a couple different epoxy kits over the years and even when you sand everything flush and seal with ca...
RE: Triple pane vs double pane windows: worth the upgrade or just extra cost?
I swapped out the old single-pane windows in our 1960s ranch a couple years back, and yeah, it was a game changer for comfort - less drafty, quieter, and the condensation on cold mornings basically disappeared. But I wen...
RE: Letting in more light without roasting your living room
The peeling on the bottom corners seems to be a universal struggle with these window films. I had the same issue last summer. I tried using a credit card to really press the edges down, but without some heat, it just wou...
RE: What if you had to pick curtains for every room but could only use one fabric?
I totally get where you’re coming from - wrinkly cotton is a pain, and honestly, I’ve ended up with a few shrunken curtains myself over the years. Cotton-poly blends have been my go-to for exactly those reasons. They sur...
RE: How I dodged a window contractor nightmare (and actually got great windows)
That’s so true about the pets - my last contractor nearly let my cat out because he thought she was “just curious.” Now I tape a note on the back door and give a quick tour before anyone starts work. It’s those little th...
RE: What would you do if your window guy suddenly changed the price?
That’s pretty much been my experience too. When we redid our living room windows a couple years back, I assumed better insulation would be part of the deal since they were tearing out the old stuff anyway. Turned out, un...
RE: If You Had To Pick: Crank Windows Or Classic Sliders?
Had this exact debate with my partner when we remodeled the back porch. I was all for the crank windows (casements), mostly because I love a good breeze and figured they’d be more energy efficient. She was Team Slider - ...
RE: Window choices when living way up high
Totally get the appeal of quick fixes like weatherstripping and thermal curtains, but honestly, sometimes those temporary solutions just delay the inevitable. I spent a couple winters patching up drafts with tape and hea...
RE: Stormy nights and soggy sills - a coastal homeowner's dilemma
Totally agree, proper drainage is often overlooked. A few years back, I had a similar issue - windows were sealed tight but water still found its way in during heavy storms. Turned out the sill was slightly angled inward...
RE: Budgeting for new windows - how do you approach it?
Haha, totally relate to this! We did ours gradually too - started with the kids' rooms (they complained loudest 😂), then tackled the kitchen. Definitely easier on the wallet, and fewer icy toes in the morning... ...