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RE: Window sensor goes intermittent after cleaning
If it cycles reliably off the window, put a tiny reference mark beside the sensor body on the frame, then watch whether the body shifts relative to that mark as you open and close the sash. Visible movement points toward...
RE: What would you do if your double-pane windows started fogging up?
That’s been my experience too - defogging only buys a little time, especially if the window’s already lost its seal. I replaced a couple in my kitchen last year and honestly, the drafts stopped right away, but matching t...
RE: What would you do if your double-pane windows started fogging up?
I swapped out a single foggy window in my kitchen last winter, and honestly, I didn’t notice any real change in my energy bill - maybe a couple bucks, if that. I guess if you replaced a bunch at once, it’d add up more. D...
RE: Quick tricks for holding a cracked window together?
I’ve actually had the same issue with packing tape - looks great for a couple days, then the corners start curling when it gets cold, and before you know it, there’s a sticky mess. Shrink film kits are definitely easier ...
RE: Getting your space ready before new windows go in - my checklist
Plastic sheeting is like a false sense of security sometimes, isn’t it? I did the same thing - sealed every crack and still found dust in closets I hadn’t opened for months. I will say, moving furniture out (or at least ...
RE: How I got my windows to darken automatically (sorta DIY)
Couldn’t agree more. I tried one of those “smart” window film kits that’s supposed to tint on command. Looked great in the videos, but half the time, the remote wouldn’t work or it’d freeze halfway. My six-year-old thoug...
RE: What would you do if a window pane cracks while you're trying to replace it?
Totally get what you mean about glass showing up long after you think you’ve got it all. When I replaced a busted window in my kitchen last spring, I thought I was being careful - laid down a drop cloth, vacuumed twice, ...
RE: Would you take out a loan just to get new windows?
Totally get what you mean about the drafts - those cold nights really do push you over the edge. I actually bit the bullet and got new windows a couple winters ago. Took out a small loan, but honestly, my heating bill dr...
RE: Tint-changing windows vs. smart blinds - which one's better?
Yeah, that’s my worry with the tint windows too. I like the idea, but if something goes wrong, I’m not sure I’d want to mess with replacing a whole window just for the electronics. At least with blinds, if the motor dies...
RE: Tricks for getting accurate window trim measurements?
Couldn’t agree more on the scribing - once you’ve tried it, there’s just no going back. That’s the truth. I used to think a little extra caulk or filler would hide my sins, but old houses have a way of exposing every sh...