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RE: Clerestory Windows or Skylights: Which Brings in Better Light (and Less Hassle)?
- Totally agree that "which can you reach" is a huge deal - my old place had high clerestories and I just gave up after a while. Dust city. - Installed one last fall (Velux). It’s been solid - opens for venting when it ...
RE: Saw a study on window longevity - are we doing enough?
- Ran into this exact headache last spring - needed a new crank for a 90s casement and nothing fit, even though the catalogs said “universal.” - Ended up swapping the whole window after two failed attempts. Not cheap, bu...
RE: How do I replace my windows without falling down the stairs?
- Same here, honestly. That trick saved me from a lot of panic when I swapped out a heavy sash last winter. - Passing the new window in from outside worked for me once, but only because I had a buddy on the ground. Solo...
RE: Window financing deals seem kinda sketchy lately?
- Totally hear you on that. My old wood frames looked great, but the yearly maintenance was a pain. Sanding, painting, scraping... it got old fast. - The energy savings are real though. I swapped out my windows two winte...
RE: If you had to pick: painted or stained window trim for a fixer-upper?
- Love the point about character. That’s basically what swung me to stain in my last house - there’s just something about real wood grain, even with all its flaws. - That said, paint definitely wins for speed and hidin...
RE: Choosing between saving up or financing for new windows - what worked for you?
- Upgrading windows definitely made my place quieter and less drafty, but yeah, the energy bill savings weren’t as dramatic as I’d hoped. - I went with financing since my old windows were falling apart - couldn’t wait ...
RE: Swapping Out Old Windows in the Mountains: Worth It or Just a Headache?
Totally get what you mean about sealing feeling like a temporary fix. I did that for years too - weatherstripping, caulk, the whole nine yards. It helped... until it didn’t. Yep, nailed it. - New windows: price tag hu...
RE: Making window locks last longer: my quick fix
- Noticed the same thing with so-called “stainless” fasteners - some brands just don’t hold up. I had a batch from a big box store that started showing orange streaks within a year, even though the packaging said 304. Me...