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RE: TROUBLESHOOTING ISSUES WITH ANDERSEN WINDOW SERVICE: WHAT'S WORKED FOR ME
I hear you on the primer thing. I used to think skipping it was just asking for trouble, but the last time I did some trim repairs on the shady side of my house, I got lazy and didn’t bother. Two years later, still looks...
RE: Window financing deals seem kinda sketchy lately?
Had almost the same experience. Those “no interest” deals always sound tempting, but I got spooked by the fine print too. - that’s exactly what put me off. I ended up just reglazing a couple old windows myself. Not perf...
RE: Why do my windows keep sticking no matter what I try?
I’m not totally convinced it’s just humidity or old paint. I’ve lived in three different places - one was a ‘40s rental, the other two newer - and every single one had sticky windows at some point. Tried the wax trick, t...
RE: Curtains, blinds, or shades - how do you pick what actually fits your room?
Yeah, those cellular shades are a dust magnet. I thought it was just my house at first - mine seem to grab every bit of fuzz and pet hair in the room. Tried vacuuming with the brush attachment, but it’s still a pain. Hon...
RE: Anyone actually notice a difference with krypton-filled windows?
That’s pretty much what happened to us too. We got all hyped about the krypton windows, but the old wood frames just let in noise from outside anyway. I swear I can still hear every truck that goes by. The rooms are defi...
RE: Saw a news piece on folks fixing up old aluminum windows themselves - worth the effort?
I hear you on the “delaying the inevitable” part. I went down that rabbit hole with the front bedroom window last year - tried wedging a shim, then stacked a couple playing cards for good measure (don’t ask), and it look...
RE: Finding reliable places to buy fiberglass windows locally
That’s the part that made me nervous, honestly. I got burned once trying to force a slightly-too-big vinyl window into an old frame and figured fiberglass would be even less forgiving. Ended up paying someone to do it af...
RE: Anyone actually save money doing their own window installs?
I get the satisfaction part, but honestly, I’m not convinced it really saves money unless you’re doing a whole bunch of windows or already have most of the tools. My first attempt, I ended up making three trips to the ha...
RE: Is it really cheaper to swap your own windows? Real numbers wanted
I hear you on the “hidden costs” part. I went into my own window project thinking I’d save a bundle, but reality checked me pretty fast. My house is a 1947 Cape, and I figured swapping out three old sashes would be a wee...
RE: If these walls could talk: windows that changed everything
I’ve tried the heat gun route and honestly, it’s a mixed bag. Didn’t see much wood damage, but I kept it moving and never cranked it too high. Still made me nervous about fumes - had to keep every window open. The soy st...