Same here. I put in a new casement window in my bathroom—supposed to be “fog resistant”—and it still gets misty after a hot shower if I forget to crac...
I totally get where you’re coming from—it’s tough to know when to draw the line with old windows. I’ve lived in my 1920s place for almost 20 years now...
Funny you mention the streaks—curved windows really do show every smudge and paw print, don’t they? I’ve got a bay window that’s slightly curved in th...
Yeah, I had the same issue with drywall anchors just giving up on me, especially with those thicker blackout curtains. Ended up with holes all over th...
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had better luck with 316 on my place—maybe it’s just the microclimate or dumb luck. The real game ch...
You nailed it—those old aluminum windows are basically indestructible. I’ve got a set in my basement that’s pushing 40 years, and aside from some pain...
I hear you on the install making all the difference. We put double panes in our old place—spent ages making sure the frames and seals were just right....
You nailed it with the “archaeological dig” bit—every time I open up a wall, I half expect to find something weird or gross. I get wanting to keep the...
I hear you on the stubborn fog, but I’ll throw in a slightly different take—sometimes, especially in older homes, you get weird microclimates near cer...
We went the argon-filled route a few years back too, and yeah, it definitely made a difference. But honestly, if I had to do it again, I'd probably pa...
