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RE: Why does mold love window sills so much?
Funny you mention the science experiment thing - last winter, my kitchen window could’ve qualified for a grant with the amount of stuff growing on it. I always thought just cracking the window would help too, but in my c...
RE: Noise, dust, and drafts: city window upgrades worth it?
Funny how you only really notice the “fresh air” in old houses after it’s gone. I grew up in a draughty Victorian semi - my mum used to curse the rattling sash windows every winter, but looking back, we never had that mu...
RE: Swapping out old windows to save on heating and cooling? Here’s what worked for me
That line really nails it. I used to be 100% convinced our draftiest bedroom was all about the ancient windows - could feel a breeze on my neck at night, and they rattled if you sneezed too hard. Was ready to drop a smal...
RE: Things I wish I’d known before swapping out my old windows
That “free ventilation” thing really caught me off guard too. When we did our windows, I figured tighter would just mean less cold air, but suddenly our bathroom mirror was fogged up all morning. We never did anything fa...
RE: Worth it to cap old wood windows with aluminum or nah?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had decent luck capping over less-than-perfect frames - at least for a few years. I know it’s not the “right” way, but sometimes you just need to buy time until you can d...
RE: Would you put smart tech on every window or just stick with doors?
Funny you mention the mapping thing - I did the exact same spreadsheet when we bought our place. I even color-coded it for "must-have," "nice-to-have," and "am I just being paranoid?" Ended up only doing sensors on the m...
RE: Would You Share Pics If Your Window Swap Made Your House Look Totally Different?
I get the whole caulk-everything approach, but I’ve actually had mixed results with it, especially around older wood frames. Sometimes, over a couple seasons, the caulk shrinks or cracks and I’m back to square one - draf...
RE: Triple-pane vs. double-pane windows for northern winters: worth the upgrade?
Definitely noticing the same thing here. Upgraded to triple-pane last winter in my 1970s split-level, and while it helped with drafts and the place feels less chilly overall, condensation’s still a thing - mainly in our ...
RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows
Funny you mention the shrink film - my dad swore by that stuff, and I always thought it was just a pain until I tried it myself. It’s not gorgeous, but it really does help. I’m with you on rope caulk too; it’s ugly but e...
RE: Keeping wood windows healthy - any tricks to stop them rotting?
Funny, I thought epoxy was the magic bullet too until I chased the same patch job twice in five years. I’ve started using wood hardener before filler, but honestly, if the rot’s deep, it just feels like putting lipstick ...