robert_sniper
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RE: Swapping out old windows to save on heating and cooling? Here’s what worked for me
- Totally get where you’re coming from. Sealing up an old place feels like progress, but then the condensation sneaks in once everything’s tight. - I had the same issue after swapping out drafty windows - suddenly, water...
RE: Quick tricks for holding a cracked window together?
- Silicone’s great if you want it to last, but yeah, getting it off is a pain - been there, spent way too long with a razor blade and still found bits stuck in the corners months later. - For a quick patch, I usually g...
RE: Why does fixing a single window cost so much?
- - Couldn’t agree more on the trim. Tried to save some money by DIY-ing the casing on a 1940s window... ended up at the lumberyard three times and still didn’t get it right. - Lead paint is another wild card. Had to pa...
RE: When the bugs invade: a backyard mystery with two types of screens
- Agree on the mesh getting gross fast. I’ve tried rinsing it with the hose, but it never really looks clean for long. - The magnets are decent, but like you said, any real wind and it’s flapping around. I taped a couple...
RE: Tricks for getting those upstairs windows clean without risking your neck?
- Tried the hose sprayer with “no streak” soap. Honestly, it got most of the dirt off, but left some weird spots - better than nothing but not exactly crystal clear. - Telescoping pole with a microfiber pad worked, but i...
RE: Anyone actually saving money with triple pane windows?
- Had the same debate when we renovated - triple pane sounded great but the price tag made me hesitate. - On condensation: definitely a difference. Used to get a strip of ice along the bottom edge of the old double panes...
RE: Smart sensors for windows: did you know they can help with energy bills?
- I tried those open/close sensors for my windows last summer. Honestly, they’re good for reminding me if I left something wide open, but the false alarms from cracked windows drove me nuts. - Haven’t seen a big change...
RE: If these walls could talk: windows that changed everything
- Gotta admit, I’m not fully sold on new latches fixing everything. Sure, they help, but if your windows are warped (like mine from the ‘40s), you’re still fighting drafts no matter what hardware you slap on. - I did try...
RE: Which is more annoying: smart window disconnects or battery problems?
- Had the same issue with my garage entry sensor - burns through batteries like it’s powered by spite. - Wonder if it’s the cold or just more traffic? My theory: more opens/closes = more pings = dead battery. - Stash of ...
RE: Swapping out old windows for fiberglass: totally worth the effort?
- Totally agree - drafts are almost always a sign that something’s off with the install or the old framing, not the window material itself. - I swapped out two old wood windows for fiberglass last fall. Honestly, the big...