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RE: Living with Andersen windows after a decade: worth it or not?
Sticky cranks and swollen sills sound pretty familiar, honestly. We moved into our place about three years ago (the windows were already in, probably close to 10 years old), and I’ve had a couple that don’t open as smoot...
RE: Modern Window Upgrades in Old Houses: Worth the Trade-Off?
That’s exactly what I’m worried about - hidden drafts, even with “modern” windows. I’ve read all the brochures about energy efficiency and low-E glass, but then you hear stories like yours and wonder if it’s all just mar...
RE: Would you take out a loan just to get new windows?
Yeah, that’s my biggest hesitation. What if I take out a loan for windows and then the roof starts leaking or the furnace quits? I keep wondering if it’s smarter to just live with the drafts a little longer and save up, ...
RE: Why is spotting rotten window frames so tricky?
Is it just me, or do old windows always seem to have a surprise waiting? I get the “patch and watch” idea, but what about when the wood feels fine but there’s hidden damage underneath? I poked at a spot that looked okay ...
RE: Is upgrading to triple-pane windows just hype or actually smart?
That’s an interesting way to put it. I keep wondering about the cost versus benefit for noise - like, is the difference really that dramatic? I’m in a 1960s ranch, not super drafty but not airtight either, and the price ...
RE: Anyone else see Home Depot dropping Simonton windows?
Yeah, I’m feeling that too. I went to grab some window pricing ideas last week (first time actually shopping for this stuff, so I was totally clueless), and the Simonton display was like, half the size it used to be. I k...
RE: Built-in blinds in windows: Worth it or just a hassle?
I keep circling back to the repair thing, too. If those internal blinds jam or the magnet stops working, I’ve heard it’s not as simple as swapping out a regular blind. My neighbor had to replace the whole window panel wh...
RE: Quick fix for stubborn or floppy window handles
Quick Fixes Are Never Quite That Simple Yeah, this is exactly where I get hung up. We just moved into a 1960s place and the windows are all original, which sounds cool until you actually try to fix anything. I tried t...
RE: Keeping wood windows healthy - any tricks to stop them rotting?
Is it just me, or does it sometimes feel like old windows are a full-time hobby? I’ve only been in my place for a year, but I already feel like I’ve gone down the rabbit hole with this stuff. I keep hearing about weather...