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RE: Things I wish I’d known before swapping out my old windows
That’s interesting - didn’t realize doors and vents could make such a difference with noise. I’ve got a 1960s ranch with pretty thin interior doors and some old vents in the bedroom. If I focus on sealing up the window f...
RE: Trimming window openings without wrecking your walls
I’m still figuring out the best way to deal with that foam creep too. Every time I use it, even the “no drip” stuff, I end up chasing blobs with a putty knife and cursing under my breath. I read somewhere that if you mis...
RE: Saving on Window Swaps: My Favorite Trick to Cut Down Labor Fees
Bulk pricing is tempting, but I’ve definitely seen the “too many windows” problem in real life. My neighbor ordered a couple extra “just in case” and now has two mismatched windows taking up space in his garage. I get th...
RE: Salt air and window headaches: is it just me?
I keep looking at my own door handles and wondering if I should just give up and go back to plastic. The powder-coated aluminum seemed like a genius move at first... until the coating started flaking right where everyone...
RE: Window Swaps on a Shoestring: Saw This in the News
That’s interesting about the plastic film - hadn’t even thought about the static issue, but yeah, dust is a nightmare in my place too. When you used weatherstripping tape, did you notice much difference in noise reductio...