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RE: WHAT WAS I THINKING?
Yeah, I get that. Tried something similar and had about the same results - helped a bit but didn’t solve everything. Honestly, anything that makes old windows less drafty is worth a shot. Sometimes “good enough” is all y...
RE: Triple pane windows and the weird trick with argon gas
Yeah, I get what you mean. We put in new windows last year and the first winter, condensation was everywhere. Did you notice it was worse on the north side? I started cracking a window in the basement just a bit, seemed ...
RE: Keeping Windows in Good Shape - What Actually Works Long-Term?
I get where you’re coming from with the shrink-wrap, but I’ve honestly never liked messing with it. It always ends up looking wrinkly or peeling off by February in my place. Maybe it’s just my old windows or the way the ...
RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows
Yeah, I ran into the same mess with the shrink film - looked good for a few months, but when it came off, half the paint came with it. Not sure why they can’t make that adhesive less aggressive. For me, the foam strips w...
RE: Ever had to make a snap decision in a totally unfamiliar situation?
I get what you’re saying, but I’m kinda the opposite. If it’s not actively sparking or leaking, I’ll usually give it a shot - even if it takes more than a few minutes to figure out. The “step back” rule is smart, but som...
RE: WHAT MADE YOUR WINDOW QUOTE JUMP? MATERIALS VS. INSTALLATION
Totally get what you mean about the surprises hiding behind old trim. That’s been my experience too. I had a 1950s place where the window looked fine from the inside, but once we pulled it, the whole bottom plate was ba...