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RE: Getting new windows in without the headaches: my step-by-step
I totally get where you’re coming from - those old windows are a pain. When I first tried the low expansion foam, it honestly did a better job sealing than just caulk or backer rod alone, but it was super easy to overdo ...
RE: Keeping the cold out: DIY window hacks for off-grid living
Interesting you mention the thermal camera - I borrowed one last winter and was honestly shocked at how much cold seeped in around my supposedly “snug” curtains. Ended up pinning old towels along the bottom edge just to ...
RE: Finally Got My Skylight to Open Remotely - Worth It?
That UPS trick is clever - I hadn’t thought of using one for something like a vent. I get what you mean about low-tech being reliable, though. When I put in a fancy touchless faucet, it was great until the batteries died...
RE: Windows That Can Handle Ocean Air - Any Recommendations?
That’s so real - stainless is pricey but it’s saved me a ton of headaches. I once tried to “touch up” some rusted hinges with marine paint…didn’t even last a season. Near salt air, shortcuts just don’t pay off in the lon...
RE: DIY WINDOW SEAL REPAIRS: SURPRISINGLY DOABLE OR JUST A TEMP FIX?
I hear you on the shrink-wrap kits - tried them a couple winters back, and every time I wanted a little fresh air, it was game over. Ended up with more tape patches than actual plastic by February. But I will say, for my...
RE: Which Is Better: Argon or Air Between Window Panes?
I’ve actually wondered about this myself. When we redid our windows a few years back, the installer talked up the argon fill like it was the secret sauce. I was skeptical, but figured why not - if I’m already paying for ...
RE: Thinking about Simonton windows - worth it or nah?
The loose sash thing sounds familiar. When we replaced the windows in our 80s split-level with Simontons last spring, I noticed a couple of the sashes wiggled more than I expected. At first, I thought maybe the installer...
RE: Trying to pick between energy-efficient and standard windows for that tax break
I’m still finding little shreds of that pink insulation in my basement laundry room, months later. The double-pane made such a difference for me too - my old single panes would literally rattle when the wind picked up. I...
RE: Struggling to keep drafts out - window sealing tape worth it?
That line about the 1950s windows made me laugh - mine are from 1948 and I swear they have a mind of their own. I’ve stuffed more random things in those gaps than I care to admit. Old towels, bubble wrap, even a t-shirt ...
RE: Thinking about upgrading to smart windows - anyone tried View vs SageGlass?
That bit about the power surge freezing your SageGlass made me laugh - I had something similar happen with my “smart” thermostat last winter. Suddenly it decided my house should be an icebox until a tech could sort it ou...