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nancy_jackson
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RE: Sticker shock at the hardware store: are window costs getting out of hand?
Couldn’t agree more. I got sucked into the window hype a few years back, dropped a chunk of change, and honestly? Barely noticed a difference until I finally sealed up the attic hatch and put some foam around the outlets...
RE: Modern Window Upgrades in Old Houses: Worth the Trade-Off?
I hear you on the installation making a big difference. I replaced the windows in my 1938 place a few years back, and honestly, the contractor’s attention to detail was half the battle. My neighbor went with a cheaper cr...
RE: How I made my window upgrade affordable (without draining my savings)
Funny, I had almost the exact same debate with myself when we did our 1928 colonial. The old trim is what gives the place its character, but man, getting those inserts to sit flush was a pain. We had a couple spots where...
RE: Weird ways to spot drafty windows (and do they actually work?)
I’ve definitely done the incense thing, and honestly, it’s way more satisfying than I expected. There’s something about actually seeing the smoke get pulled through those little gaps that makes it feel like you’re finall...
RE: Letting in more light without roasting your living room
I’ve wondered the same - my house faces north, so it’s never exactly flooded with sunlight, glossy trim or not. I painted my window frames a semi-gloss once and honestly, I couldn’t tell much difference in brightness. Bu...
RE: How much do you actually notice energy savings from special window coatings?
Had window film put on my old sliders a couple summers ago - honestly, I was hoping for more of a dent in the cooling bill too. Didn’t really see it, but I did notice the living room wasn’t blinding at sunset anymore. I’...
RE: Swapping out old window handles - worth it for the style boost?
Funny, I thought swapping handles would be a quick “weekend project” too… three weekends later, I was still tracking down oddball screw sizes for the basement windows. I swear, every window in this house is a unique snow...
RE: Did you know Andersen has a 100 series made from Fibrex?
I totally get where you're coming from. The chunkier frames do take some getting used to, especially if you had those old-school skinny ones before. I keep thinking about how much more light we used to get in our kitchen...
RE: Things I wish I'd known before new windows went in
That made me laugh - last time I did windows, I was finding little bits of caulk and plastic shavings for weeks. I’m with you, the mess never totally goes away, but it’s not always a total disaster either. I’ve noticed t...
RE: When is a foggy window just weather, and when is it a problem?
I get that, but I’m not sure I’d always wait. In my place, that “little haze” turned into a bigger mess after a few months - ended up with a musty smell and had to deal with some hidden mold. Maybe it depends on how old ...