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RE: How worried should I be about lead paint when swapping out old windows?
I’ve done the negative air thing a couple times - set up a box fan in the window with plastic around it. It did help keep the dust from spreading, but honestly, it sucked out all the warm air too. My wife joked the neigh...
RE: Surprised to Learn Simonton Offers 0% Financing? Here’s What I Found
Funny timing - when I first got our windows swapped out (went with Simonton too, actually), I figured we’d be done with drafts and condensation. Nope. First cold snap, the bathroom mirror still fogged up like crazy, and ...
RE: Trimming window openings without wrecking your walls
The angled brush and hope-for-the-best method is pretty much my go-to these days, too. I’ve tried every tape trick in the book, but on these old plaster walls with all the bumps and dips, it’s just not worth the hassle. ...
RE: Anyone actually saving money with triple pane windows?
I hear you on the whole-house thing. In my experience, windows are just one piece of the puzzle. I put in triple panes a few years ago, and yeah, they helped with drafts and noise, but the biggest difference came after I...
RE: Swapping out old windows: worth the hassle?
Funny you mention that - I borrowed one from a buddy last winter and was surprised how much cold air was sneaking in around the baseboards and outlets, not just the windows. I get the appeal of new windows, but after see...
RE: Anyone actually saving money with triple pane windows?
Not to knock triple panes - they’re definitely a step up for insulation - but I wouldn’t call them a magic bullet, especially for saving money. I put them in about five years ago, hoping it’d make a noticeable dent in my...
RE: Tripped up by the home energy tax credit paperwork - what did I miss?
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I’ve never expected a contractor to handle the tax credit stuff. Most of them just want to get the job done and move on. I started keeping a binder for all my appliance manua...
RE: Anyone actually save money doing their own window installs?
Keeping the old trim is definitely worth it if you’ve got the patience. I did something similar a few years back - took me way longer than I planned, too. The savings are real, but you pay in sweat and time. If you’re no...
RE: Thinking about upgrading to smart windows - anyone tried View vs SageGlass?
I've had SageGlass for about two years now, and yeah, the lag between presets is definitely there. Not a dealbreaker, but noticeable enough that I usually just leave it on auto. Curious about View though - does anyone kn...
RE: Vinyl vs Fiberglass Windows for Cold Mountain Winters?
Good points overall, but I'd lean slightly toward fiberglass if budget allows. Had vinyl in our old place - no major issues, but they did feel a bit draftier after about 10 years. Switched to fiberglass when we moved, an...