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RE: Stormy nights and soggy sills - a coastal homeowner's dilemma
Good points there - marine-grade sealant can really help. Had similar issues myself a couple years back, and switching to something flexible made a noticeable difference. Coastal weather is just brutal on wood, no matter...
RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows
They're great for insulation, true, but I found them tricky with really large windows. We have huge floor-to-ceiling windows in our living room, and cellular shades were either too heavy or awkward to operate smoothly. E...
RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter
Totally agree with this - weatherstripping was a game changer for me last winter. I thought my windows were decent until I felt those sneaky drafts... Replacing the old stripping took maybe an hour tops, and the differen...
RE: Window letting in cold air - any quick fixes?
Haha, I feel you on this! Tried the window film last winter - ended up looking like shrink-wrapped leftovers and peeled off by February. Removable caulk worked way better for me too; just make sure to apply it when it's ...
RE: Little-known hacks for smoother window installs
Pretty much what I do too, but I've found that using a wire brush after sanding really helps get into those tiny grooves and improves adhesion. Also, in colder weather, warming up the surface slightly with a heat gun bef...
RE: ever tried installing windows yourself and things went sideways?
Found something similar when replacing our kitchen window - old socks stuffed in the gaps. Seriously, socks... Guess someone thought recycling was more important than insulation. Spray foam fixed it right up, though. Def...