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RE: That time I learned the hard way that “dry heat” isn’t always better
Funny you mention the “cheating” bit - felt exactly the same way when I finally caved and bought one for our old place. For years I was convinced that sealing up drafts and adding insulation would be enough. But yeah, no...
RE: Manual Vs. Power Tools for Window Projects: Which Do You Reach For?
That’s the truth - old houses are full of surprises. I’ve had the same issue, even after running a magnet over everything twice. Honestly, I still lean toward power tools for most jobs, but sometimes I’ll switch to a han...
RE: Things I wish I’d known before swapping out my old windows
That “aha” moment you mentioned is spot on. Same thing happened to me. I was convinced my old windows were the main culprit, but after the blower door test, it turned out half my heat was sneaking out through the attic ...
RE: Do DIY glass repair kits actually work or just a temporary fix?
I totally hear you on the fogged window thing. We had one in our kitchen for a couple years, and honestly, it was just this constant low-level annoyance. Never really got worse, but it definitely never got better either ...
RE: Impact glass vs. shutters for storm season - what’s your pick?
I get where you’re coming from. When we bought our house, we thought about impact glass too, but the price tag made us pause. We stuck with the old-school shutters, and honestly, they’ve held up fine - just a pain to put...
RE: Replacing old sash cords - worth the hassle or just call a pro?
I actually did go back and touch up the paint, but only because the splinters were pretty noticeable on my windows. I figured if I was already in there sweating over the sash cords, a little extra time with a brush wasn’...
RE: Wood windows for old houses - who actually makes good ones these days?
I actually put Kolbe windows in my 1923 brick bungalow about three years ago (Chicago burbs). Honestly, the weatherstripping is solid - definitely feels tighter than the Marvin units I had at my last place. Winters here ...
RE: Ultrex fiberglass or vinyl windows - what’s the real difference?
I totally get where you’re coming from. When we did our big window swap, I was dead set on fiberglass because of all the hype - especially with our old house shifting around every season. But honestly, the difference cam...
RE: Sticker shock with new vinyl windows - am I missing something?
I hear you on the peace of mind part - sometimes not having to deal with old, peeling paint is worth every penny. I did the caulk and weatherstripping trick for a while too, but there was this one corner in the living ro...
RE: Replacing windows without emptying your wallet
That sounds way too familiar. I’ve lost entire weekends to the “great draft battle” and still ended up with cold ankles in January. My house is from the ‘40s, so the window frames are about as square as a potato now. I t...