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RE: Things I wish I’d known before swapping out my old windows
Sealing over lead paint sounds great in theory, but in my experience, it’s kind of a gamble. I’ve seen spots where it held up fine for years, and others where it started flaking after one winter - usually comes down to p...
RE: Thinking about swapping out windows myself - is it worth the hassle?
Had a job last fall on a ‘40s place - thought it’d be a straightforward window swap. Ended up wrestling with warped framing and some mystery shims from who-knows-when. You’re right about prep being the real time sink. I’...
RE: Saved my living room window with a DIY crack fix - anyone else surprised by how well those kits work?
Shrink film kits do the job in a pinch, but I’ve seen a lot of folks get lulled into thinking they’re a long-term fix. I used them on a rental years back - worked for a season, then the tape left a mess on the trim. Hone...
RE: How I spotted a shady window installer (and what tipped me off)
That’s the truth - most of the time folks are convinced they need a full rip-out when it’s just a broken latch or a bit of weatherstripping. Had a client last fall, swore her windows were “done for.” Turned out all she n...
RE: Would you take out a loan just to get new windows?
You nailed it about the comfort factor. I’ve seen folks get hung up on the “energy savings will pay for it” pitch, but honestly, unless you’re replacing some real dinosaurs, it’s more about not feeling that draft every t...
RE: WHAT DID YOU WISH YOU KNEW BEFORE REPLACING YOUR OWN WINDOWS?
You nailed it there. Folks try to stretch a buck, but honestly, old batts just don’t cut it once you pull them out and shove ’em back in. I’ve seen people tape, patch, even try to “fluff” them… never really works. That t...
RE: Why does replacing a window turn into a bigger mess than you expect?
Never fails - what looks like a straightforward window swap turns into opening a can of worms. I’ve seen it enough times to stop pretending there’s such a thing as “standard” when it comes to old houses. Honestly, I walk...
RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows
Solar definitely has its perks, but it's not always the magic bullet people make it out to be. I've installed a few setups for clients, and placement can be tricky - like your curtain fold mishap. Had one homeowner insis...