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RE: Lessons learned from planning my first window swap
Funny, I’ve found that even the best planning doesn’t always save you from surprises. I once spent a whole weekend mapping out my door replacement, checked every measurement, and still ended up with a hinge side that jus...
RE: Anyone actually notice a difference with krypton-filled windows?
That’s been my experience too. We put in pricey krypton-filled windows a few years back thinking it’d solve our street noise issue. Honestly, the draft was gone and the rooms felt warmer, but I still hear the neighbor’s ...
RE: Would you risk swapping out windows in the middle of a heatwave?
I hear you about the caulk getting weird in the heat, but I’ve actually had decent luck swapping out two windows in late July a couple years back. It was one of those situations where waiting just wasn’t an option - AC w...
RE: Do you go classic or modern with new windows?
I actually went the other way on my place - a 1948 brick bungalow. I get wanting to keep things cohesive, but after years of drafty nights and having to put up plastic every winter, I just couldn’t do it anymore. I kept ...
RE: Still looking good after years: aluminum windows holding up
Funny, I’ve actually had the opposite experience with my old aluminum windows. Ours are original to the house (built in ‘78), and while they’re definitely not the most energy efficient, they’ve held up pretty well with a...
RE: Which matters more to you: original wood windows or modern replacements?
That’s almost exactly how it went for me. Our place is from the 1920s, and we did the “keep the fancy ones in front, swap the rest” thing too. Honestly, I was convinced it would drive me nuts, but after a while, your eye...
RE: Sticker shock with new vinyl windows - am I missing something?
I hear you on the sticker shock - when we did ours a few years back, I almost backed out at the last minute. But looking back, I’m glad we went with inserts since our frames were still solid. One thing I noticed: the dra...
RE: Window letting in cold air - any quick fixes?
I've had mixed luck with window film kits myself. A few years back, I tried one on an older window in our guest room - worked great at keeping drafts out, but when spring rolled around and I peeled it off, there was defi...
RE: Thinking about privacy glass for home windows - worth the hype?
I tried the spray-on frosted stuff a few years back on our bathroom window. At first, I was pretty impressed - it went on easy enough, and the privacy was decent. But after about a year or so, it started looking patchy a...
RE: Window choices when living way up high
This really resonates with me. When we first moved into our current place, I remember being so excited about how quiet it was - double-glazed windows, thick walls, the whole nine yards. But after a few weeks, I realized ...