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RE: Ever tried to update vinyl windows with paint? Quick poll time
I felt the same way about sanding - seems counterintuitive, right? But I did a test patch on the back window with 400-grit just to scuff it up, wiped it down, then used Krylon Fusion. No primer, no fancy steps. It’s held...
RE: Simonton vs. Andersen windows - worth the extra cash?
I get what you’re saying about the drafts. I actually did a thermal camera check on my Simontons after our third winter, and there were some cold spots right at the sash corners. Not huge, but enough that I had to add so...
RE: Choosing between new windows or inserts for home upgrade rebates
I went down this rabbit hole last winter, so I totally get where you’re coming from. My house is a 1940s brick place with original wood windows - super charming, but honestly, they leak air like crazy. I started out thin...
RE: Would you take out a loan just to get new windows?
That’s a really solid breakdown. I’m in year one of owning a place and did the curtain/weatherstrip thing right away - definitely helped, but I still notice cold spots when it gets windy. I keep wondering if I’m just del...
RE: When high-end windows aren’t all they’re cracked up to be
I’ve noticed the exact same thing with condensation, especially after we swapped out the original single-pane wood windows for these “energy-efficient” ones. Here’s what I figured out: first, check the humidity inside yo...
RE: Did you know window boxes used to be called "window gardens"?
I tried the self-watering inserts in my first round of window boxes - figured it would be a set-it-and-forget-it thing. Turns out, in my north-facing boxes (which barely get sun), the soil just stayed wet forever. Plants...
RE: Swapping Out Old Windows In Damp Climates: Fiberglass Worth It?
That “creative shimming” bit hits home. I’m working through the same thing with my 1948 place. Turns out, measuring for replacement windows is a whole event when none of the openings are truly square or plumb. What helpe...
RE: If these walls could talk: windows that changed everything
I’m right there with you on the tradeoff. When I moved in, I actually tried a “fix everything” approach before giving in - caulked every seam, did rope caulk in the gaps, even tried those shrink-wrap kits (which are a pa...
RE: Things I wish I'd known before new windows went in
Masking tape sounds great in theory, but honestly, I almost never have the patience for it unless it’s a really visible spot. The first couple times I tried, it took me longer to tape than to actually caulk, and I still ...
RE: Desert house dilemma: windows that don’t melt or warp?
I’m right there with you on the “every option’s got a headache” thing. We bought our place in 2022, and the original windows (90s vinyl) were so warped you could see daylight at the corners. I thought UV-stabilized meant...