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RE: Clerestory Windows or Skylights: Which Brings in Better Light (and Less Hassle)?
I hear you on the skylight “wow” factor. We had one in our old place right over the stairwell - looked amazing, but cleaning it was a circus act. Ended up taping a rag to a broom handle. Still, nothing else got that much...
RE: Things I wish I’d known before swapping out my old windows
Tape and plastic never seem to stick where you want - half the time I’m wrestling with the stuff more than I’m working on the window. I started using those zipper dust doors, which are a bit pricey but honestly saved my ...
RE: Windows that don’t leak air at 7,000 feet… is that too much to ask?
That’s the million-dollar question, isn’t it? I replaced mine last year (mid-winter, no less - bad timing) and even after hiring a supposedly top-notch installer, I still found a sneaky draft by the couch. Turns out, one...
RE: Ultrex fiberglass or vinyl windows - what’s the real difference?
I get where you’re coming from - those drafts from old vinyl windows are brutal in winter. But I’ll admit, I’m still not totally convinced fiberglass is always worth the price jump, especially for every room. Maybe it’s ...
RE: How do you pick between window quotes - lowest price, reputation, or something else?
I've been through this dance a few times now, and honestly, my answer's changed over the years. First time I replaced windows (old 1950s ranch, single pane, drafty as heck), I went with the lowest quote. Figured glass is...
RE: Things I wish I knew before swapping out old windows for vinyl
When I swapped out the windows in my 1920s bungalow, I wasn’t prepared for how much the walls would fight back. The vinyl frames looked great, but getting them to sit flush against the old lath and plaster was a whole sa...
RE: Things I wish I'd known before new windows went in
That foam is no joke. I got a little too enthusiastic with it on my upstairs bedroom window and, sure enough, the sash was basically glued shut for weeks. Had to pry it open and ended up scratching the paint. Lesson lear...
RE: Window hardware brands in the news - worth the hype or just marketing?
Totally get where you’re coming from. I swapped out some old crank handles for “premium” Truth ones last year, and honestly, the biggest difference was just how they looked - not a massive leap in function. Like you said...
RE: Keeping the heat in without cranking up the thermostat
That humidity battle is real. I remember sealing up the drafty spots in my 1940s bungalow a few winters back - felt like a win, until the first cold snap when every window started sweating buckets. Ended up with little p...
RE: Finally upgraded to Kolbe windows, anyone else notice a difference?
Funny you mention the door sweep - I had almost the exact same experience. Spent a whole winter convinced my windows were the issue because I'd feel this chill whenever I sat near the couch. Even started saving up thinki...