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RE: Windows that won’t break the bank (or your off-grid dreams)
I get the appeal - quick fixes like shrink-wrap and film are cheap, but I always wonder if they’re worth the hassle year after year. I tried both in my 1950s place before finally biting the bullet on new windows for the ...
RE: How worried should I be about lead paint when swapping out old windows?
Funny how much “HEPA” gets thrown around these days - makes you wonder if anyone actually checks what’s inside those vacs. I’ve seen so-called “sealed” shop vacs that puff out just as much dust as the regular ones. Can’t...
RE: Windows that won’t break the bank (or your off-grid dreams)
That’s interesting about the rim joist - I had a similar thing with my crawlspace. Everyone kept telling me to get new windows, but it turned out half the cold was coming up through the floorboards. I’m still skeptical a...
RE: That weird greenish hue on new windows - does it bug you?
Honestly, I’m still on the fence about whether it’s worth it. We swapped out our old single panes for double glazing a couple winters ago - yeah, the drafts are gone, but I can’t say our heating bill plummeted like I hop...
RE: Modern Window Upgrades in Old Houses: Worth the Trade-Off?
I get what you mean about old windows never being perfectly square - mine are definitely a little wonky, and I’ve always wondered if those magnetic kits would just pop off in the winter when the wood contracts. As for co...
RE: Simonton vs. Andersen windows - worth the extra cash?
Simonton vs. Andersen - worth the extra cash? I keep going back and forth on this. On one hand, Andersen’s price tag makes my wallet twitch, but I do wonder if you’re just paying for the name or if there’s a real differ...
RE: Blackout curtains vs window film for beating the summer heat?
That’s interesting - has anyone actually tried those reflective curtains? I’ve always wondered if they work or just look tacky from the outside. Also, with window film, did you notice any issues with condensation or trap...
RE: Would You Share Pics If Your Window Swap Made Your House Look Totally Different?
Funny, I always wonder if people actually notice this stuff or if it’s just us obsessing over details. I swapped out my windows a couple years back - went with modern fiberglass, which honestly sticks out more than I exp...
RE: Struggling to pick windows that don’t make my ranch look dated
I get what you mean about black frames modernizing things, but honestly, I’ve seen a few ranches where the dark trim just felt out of place - almost too trendy for the style. True, but sometimes changing the window shap...
RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows
I’ve wondered about that too - layering rope caulk with the shrink film. I tried it one year on a north-facing window that was especially drafty, and honestly, it did cut down on the cold air, but I noticed some condensa...