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RE: Installing new windows? Don't learn safety by accident
Totally agree about candles - plus, there's something oddly satisfying about seeing the flame flicker and knowing exactly where the draft is coming from. I've done the candle trick myself plenty of times, especially in o...
RE: Rainy days, leaky windows, and quick fixes?
Haha, man, I feel this one deep in my soul. Had a similar ghost-hunt myself last spring. Thought for sure it was the window flashing, spent a weekend up on a ladder sealing and resealing everything in sight. Nope, turned...
RE: Budgeting for new windows - how do you approach it?
Been there too - it's funny how the "budget-friendly" route can turn into a DIY nightmare pretty fast. Curious though, did you find any reclaimed stuff that actually worked out well? I've had mixed luck myself...
RE: Thinking about moving to the Grand Canyon state, but worried about the heat
I totally get where you're coming from with the heat concerns. I moved down to Arizona about five years ago from Oregon, and yeah, the first summer felt a bit like stepping into an oven every time I opened my front door....
RE: Windows That Last: Little Habits That Make a Big Difference
Haha, bubble city...been there myself more times than I'd like to admit. You're spot on about prep work though - it's tedious, but definitely pays off. I also found using a credit card wrapped in a soft cloth helps smoot...
RE: Need sturdy windows for a cabin way off-grid
Yeah, shutters are definitely underrated. Had a similar experience at my uncle's cabin - storm rolled in and a flying branch cracked the outer pane of his double-glazed window. Luckily, the inner pane held up, but it was...
RE: Storm-proof windows and a surprise insurance discount
Haha, I feel your pain on that one. When we redid our windows last year, I was so focused on energy efficiency and storm-proofing that ventilation didn't even cross my mind. I mean, who wants to cut holes in brand-new fr...