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RE: ReliaBilt double-hung sash tilts out during normal use
Even engagement at the top is worth checking, but it helps to distinguish a latch that never catches from one that catches but doesn’t hold. Close the sash slowly and watch each latch enter its keeper. If a latch stays r...
RE: Making homes smarter: how I upgraded my windows for energy savings
That’s exactly what happened to us with thermal curtains in the living room. The energy savings were nice but it felt like living in a bunker - my plants hated it, and honestly, so did I. Natural light just does somethin...
RE: Big brands or local shops: which windows are actually better?
I’ve had similar luck with local shops when it comes to older window hardware. My place was built in the early ‘60s, and I swear half the components are either discontinued or custom. When a balance spring failed last wi...
RE: Weird bends in wood shelves - normal or am I doing something wrong?
That’s spot on about the “mini I-beam” effect - sometimes I feel like half my shop is just me gluing strips to things and hoping for the best. I’ve definitely learned the hard way that a beefy face frame can help a ton, ...