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RE: ONE BRAND FOR ALL YOUR WINDOWS OR MIX AND MATCH? WHAT'S BETTER?
I get where you’re coming from - my place came with a weird mix of window brands. Visually, it’s not super obvious unless you’re really looking, but I did run into a small headache when I tried to swap out a broken latch...
RE: How do I replace my windows without falling down the stairs?
I get the “just follow the bubble” thing, but honestly, sometimes I think that’s overhyped - especially in these old houses where nothing is actually level. Last time I did a stair window, I tried to split the difference...
RE: Windows that won’t break the bank (or your off-grid dreams)
I get the logic behind targeting the worst windows first, but I actually went the opposite route. My place is a 1960s ranch - every window was leaky, but none stood out as the “worst.” I tried the window film kits and we...
RE: Ever notice how double glazing can cut down on street noise too?
Funny you mention the whistle - ours does this weird thing when it’s windy, almost like the house is trying to sing. I spent an afternoon with a smoke pen and found out it’s actually coming from a tiny gap where the wind...
RE: Simonton vs. Andersen windows - worth the extra cash?
That’s interesting - I’m just now picking out windows for our first house, so hearing about the hardware holding up (or not) is huge. Did you notice any difference in noise reduction between the two? Our street gets pret...
RE: Weird hairline cracks showing up on brand new window panes?
I get why folks lean toward blaming the install, but I’m not totally convinced it’s always that clear-cut, especially with these newer, energy-efficient windows. When I moved in last fall, I had three panes develop hairl...
RE: Would you take out a loan just to get new windows?
I get where you're coming from. I geeked out over the R-values and all the fancy coatings when we bought our place last year, but honestly, after replacing two absolutely ancient windows in the basement (think single-pan...
RE: Unexpected challenges of putting in windows off the grid
That sounds way too familiar. We swapped out two windows in our place last fall, thinking it’d be a simple upgrade. Ended up with one window that looked like it belonged in a funhouse - nothing lined up, and I spent hour...
RE: Keeping wood windows healthy - any tricks to stop them rotting?
I totally relate - thought I’d outsmarted the rot with a fancy epoxy fix, but by spring it was back and worse than before. Ended up pulling the whole sill and splicing in new wood. Messy, but at least it’s not crumbling ...
RE: Why is taking out old windows such a pain?
That sounds about right - my first attempt at removing a sash stop ended with a splintered mess and a lot of cursing under my breath. I tried the heat gun too, thinking maybe the paint would loosen up, but all I got was ...