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RE: How do you usually fix stuck or squeaky window locks?
I totally get that - sometimes it feels like I’m just putting a band-aid on stuff around here. When we moved in, I tried every trick to fix this one window lock - WD-40, tightening screws, even a bit of sanding. It would...
RE: Anyone else tried those layered sheer shades?
I get the privacy thing - those sheers definitely don’t block out everything at night. But I actually found a workaround that helped a bit: I paired my layered sheers with blackout curtains on a double rod. During the da...
RE: Quick tricks for holding a cracked window together?
Funny you mention the foam strips - I actually tried them last winter when I was desperate and didn’t want to mess with caulk or film again. I used the 3M ones and, honestly, they stuck around longer than I thought (abou...
RE: Anyone actually saving money with triple pane windows?
I totally underestimated how much those little drafts add up. First winter in my place, I was sure the old windows were the main problem, but after crawling around with a candle and finding all these sneaky air leaks, I ...
RE: CHEAP WAYS TO KEEP THE COLD OUT OF OLD WINDOWS?
I totally get this. I tried the shrink film last winter, and yeah, it tore so easily - plus my cats thought it was a new toy. What’s worked best for me is using those foam weatherstrips you can get at the hardware store....
RE: CHOOSING BETWEEN MARVIN AND OLD INTEGRITY WINDOWS – ANY REGRETS?
Here’s what worked for me: I started out thinking new windows would be the obvious move - less hassle, energy savings, all that. But I just couldn’t let go of the old wavy glass either. I did a deep clean, added some foa...
RE: Turning my house into a quiet bunker: your noise-busting adventures?
Funny timing, I just went down the noise-proofing rabbit hole after moving in last year. Here’s what actually helped in my place (built in the 60s, so not exactly airtight): 1. Checked for gaps around outlets and pipes ...
RE: If you had to pick: cordless blinds or shades for a house with kids and pets?
I totally get where you’re coming from. When we moved in, I was set on those pretty roman shades - then my toddler smeared peanut butter on them the first week and the cat got fur everywhere. Swapped them out for cordles...
RE: ANYONE GETTING MONEY BACK FOR NEW WINDOWS?
That’s wild, I thought the installers would know all the rebate stuff, but they really don’t seem to. I just finished my first round of window replacements and the paperwork for the credit was a bit of a headache, but no...