sailing_carol
@sailing_carol
Eminent Member
Joined:
Topics: 0 / Replies: 20
Reply
RE: Trimming window openings without wrecking your walls

Yeah, those old houses have a mind of their own when it comes to straight lines. I’ve tried backer rod a couple times for the bigger gaps, especially ...

Reply
RE: How do you usually fix stuck or squeaky window locks?

That’s the story of my life with this old place. I’ve had the same battle with those aluminum slider locks—nothing seems to keep them smooth for long....

Reply
RE: What I learned the hard way about swapping out old windows

Couldn’t agree more—those little steps make a world of difference. I skipped the backpriming once thinking it’d be fine, but the moisture crept right ...

Reply
RE: CAUGHT WITHOUT THE RIGHT WINDOW GEAR—WHAT’S YOUR MOVE?

Honestly, I’ve been there—once tried to use a screwdriver as a chisel and ended up with a gouged window frame and a slightly bent tool. I totally get ...

Reply
RE: Impact glass vs. shutters for storm season—what’s your pick?

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ll be honest—I went with impact glass a couple years back and haven’t looked back. Yeah, the price tag was rough...

Reply
RE: If you had to pick: painted or stained window trim for a fixer-upper?

Yeah, totally get where you’re coming from. I had the same situation in my last house—old trim with decades of dings and weird patch jobs. I really wa...

Reply
RE: Saw a story about DIY storm window fails—worth the risk or nah?

Yeah, those magnetic panels are a game changer. I tried the shrink-wrap kits before and they were fine... until the cat decided to use one as a launch...

Reply
RE: That weird greenish hue on new windows—does it bug you?

Same here, honestly. My old windows were so drafty, I’d get chills just sitting near them in winter. The greenish tint was weird at first but after a ...

Reply
RE: Modern Window Upgrades in Old Houses: Worth the Trade-Off?

We wrestled with this exact thing in our 1928 bungalow. I put in Indow inserts a couple years back—definitely helped with drafts and noise, but yeah, ...

Reply
RE: Feeling stuck between aluminum and vinyl windows—regrets, anyone?

I hear you on the condensation thing—it’s like, you swap out old windows expecting all your problems to magically disappear, but then new ones pop up....

Page 1 / 2