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RE: How do you usually fix stuck or squeaky window locks?
I’ll usually grab a bar of soap before candle wax for stuck locks - just rub it on the metal parts and work the lock a few times. It’s less messy, in my experience. If it’s really stubborn or squeaky, a tiny bit of WD-40...
RE: What would you do if your double-pane windows started fogging up?
Right there with you. Tried one of those kits once - just ended up with a weird patch job and the fog came back anyway. If you catch it early, swapping out the IGU isn’t too bad. Pry off the stops, pop out the old unit, ...
RE: Vinyl vs. fiberglass windows in the wild - what’s really easier?
I hear you on the color-matching thing - fiberglass definitely has fewer choices. When I did my back porch windows, I had to compromise a bit on shade, which bugged me at first but honestly, I rarely notice now. The inst...
RE: Getting old windows unstuck without breaking them
I hear you on the heat gun - makes me nervous too, especially with wavy old glass. What’s worked for me is running a thin putty knife (the flexible kind) around the sash after scoring with a utility blade. I’ll tap it ge...
RE: Cheap tricks for keeping car windows clear in the morning
That’s hilarious - been there with the rice, except mine split open on a speed bump. Total mess. I started keeping a cheap microfiber towel on the dash overnight. In the morning, just wipe and go. Not perfect, but no exp...
RE: Why is outside noise STILL getting through my windows?
Yeah, I’ve been down that road too - did all the caulking and weatherstripping, then splurged on those heavy blackout curtains. Honestly, it helped a little, but I still hear every garbage truck rumble by. One thing I fo...
RE: WHAT DID YOU WISH YOU KNEW BEFORE REPLACING YOUR OWN WINDOWS?
Funny, I was convinced composite shims were gonna be my “forever shim” after the first couple installs, but then winter hit…and yeah, they just didn’t hold up. Wood’s been more forgiving for me too, especially if you’re ...
RE: Windows That Can Handle Ocean Air - Any Recommendations?
I hear you on the “marine grade” hardware. I went that route too, thinking stainless was the holy grail, and it definitely lasted longer than the cheapo stuff, but after about two years… same pitting and rust freckles. I...
RE: Why my windows don’t freeze up anymore in winter: a weird discovery
I get where you’re coming from, but I actually had the opposite happen. When I started sealing up my old place, I worried about trapping moisture inside too, but it turned out I was actually letting in more outside air t...
RE: Would you actually go for triple pane windows or nah?
I totally get where you’re coming from - when I did my kitchen reno, I spent ages debating this exact thing. Here’s what tipped it for me: I live in a drafty old bungalow, so when I replaced the original windows, I went ...