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RE: Would You Gamble On Cheaper Windows To Save Upfront Cash?
I hear you on that. I did something similar with my basement windows - they’re the cheapest ones I could find, and honestly, I barely notice any difference. The room’s always cool and doesn’t get much sunlight anyway. I ...
RE: Keeping the heat in without cranking up the thermostat
Funny you mention that - when I sealed my attic hatch, I honestly expected a bigger difference than I got. It helped a bit with drafts upstairs, but the real game-changer was fixing the gaps around my old windows. Outlet...
RE: Windows icing up again - time for an upgrade or ghost story?
Haha, carbs strike again...I feel you on the pasta fogging. Last winter, I kept noticing ice building up on my windows too, even after bringing humidity down. Turned out my weather stripping had worn away without me noti...
RE: Window letting in cold air - any quick fixes?
Wow, good call on checking behind the trim. Reminds me of when I found cold drafts coming from an outlet, of all places... never would’ve guessed. Foam insulation does wonders, glad you sorted yours out.
RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows
Totally get what you're saying about motorized shades. My sister had these huge windows in her living room - beautiful views, but a nightmare to manage manually. She thought motorized was overkill at first, but after a m...
RE: Thinking about Milgard sliding windows but worried they'll let drafts in
Interesting to hear your experience - I get what you're saying about sliders being trickier, but honestly, my experience has been a bit different. We put Milgard sliders in our kitchen and bedroom about three years ago, ...
RE: Just found out I've been cleaning window screens wrong my whole life
Glad I'm not the only one who's had mixed results with those pollen-resistant screens. I tried them out a couple years ago after a neighbor swore by them, and honestly, I couldn't tell if they were making a huge differen...
RE: Are the pricier energy-efficient windows really worth it in 2024?
I was skeptical at first too, tbh. My house had these ancient single-pane windows when we moved in, and winters were brutal - blankets everywhere, space heaters running constantly... you get the picture. We upgraded to s...
RE: Tried fixing cracked window glass myself - worth the hassle?
Yeah, ceramic heaters can be tricky - I had a similar experience when I was patching up a cracked window pane last winter. Thought I'd speed things up with a heater, but ended up drying the epoxy way too fast, causing it...