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RE: WOULD YOU PATCH UP A CRACKED FIBERGLASS WINDOW FRAME OR JUST REPLACE IT?
I was tempted to patch a small crack in our bathroom window frame last fall - figured it’d save a few bucks and some hassle. Did all the sanding and cleaning, but after a couple months, the spot started peeling and looke...
RE: Getting your space ready before new windows go in - my checklist
Painter’s plastic really does make a difference. I tried the fabric route too - old sheets, towels, even a couple of moving blankets - and still ended up vacuuming dust out of the vents for weeks. Taping plastic down was...
RE: Tried out black window trim - totally changed my curb appeal
That’s so true about the prep - way more annoying than it looks, but skipping it just isn’t worth it. I did my first round of black trim last month and was surprised how much dust came from sanding, even with tarps down....
RE: Vinyl vs. fiberglass windows in the wild - what’s really easier?
I went with vinyl when I bought my place a couple years ago, mostly because it was what I could afford at the time. No regrets yet, but I do notice the frames feel a little “loose” when temps swing a lot - nothing major,...
RE: WINDOW WOES: WHAT WOULD YOU DO IN A PINCH?
Totally relate to this. Last December, I was desperate and ended up shoving folded paper towels in one of our bedroom windows - looked ridiculous, but it legit kept the draft out for a week until I could get better weath...
RE: Pulled my old window frames after reading about lead paint risks - anyone else surprised?
That prep work is no joke. When I pulled the frames in my place (built in '58), there were a couple spots where the paint was super thick and flaky - almost like old cake icing. I tried to seal off the doorways with plas...
RE: Window letting in cold air - any quick fixes?
Great tips here, especially about rope caulk - I hadn't heard of that before. I've been dealing with a similar issue since moving into my first house last year. Shrink-wrap kits definitely helped, but like you said, the ...