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RE: South-Facing Vs. East/West Windows for Winter Warmth - Which Works Better?
That bit about the neighbor’s RV cracking me up - - it’s wild how little stuff outside can mess with your temps. I actually tried moving my bed away from the outside wall in winter and swear it felt less drafty, but may...
RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?
I get what you’re saying about the comfort boost, but honestly, I stuck with basic argon when I redid my windows last year and didn’t notice a crazy difference from what my neighbor got with his fancier fill. We’re in up...
RE: Battling drafty windows - what actually works in winter?
Rope caulk’s been my go-to for a couple years now. My windows are original to the house (built in ‘78) and they leak cold air like crazy once December hits. Tried the clear plastic shrink film too, but honestly, I just g...
RE: Keeping rooms bright but cool - how do you do it?
Yeah, condensation is sneaky with those blinds. I tried leaving mine cracked open a bit, helps some but not perfect. Low-e film is cool, but honestly, I still get a little heat if the sun’s blasting. Old trim - don’t eve...
RE: Quick tricks for holding a cracked window together?
Caulk definitely does the trick in a pinch, but man, getting it off later is such a hassle. I tried clear packing tape once when I was desperate - looked terrible, but kept the cold out for a bit. Honestly, I always end ...
RE: Struggling to pick windows that don’t make my ranch look dated
I totally get what you mean about the grid-free look feeling a bit “officey.” I thought the same thing before we swapped out our old windows last summer. We ended up going with no grids at all because the house has a ton...
RE: Weird ways to spot drafty windows (and do they actually work?)
I’ve done the flashlight thing - my brother held a light outside the window and I looked for beams coming through gaps. It sorta worked, but only on the worst spots. The candle was way more sensitive for me. Never tried ...
RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows
I totally get where you’re coming from - my house is like a wind tunnel in the winter, and I’m always suspicious of “quick fixes.” I grabbed a set of those magnetic panels last December, mostly because my partner was sic...
RE: How I spotted a shady window installer (and what tipped me off)
Totally get the side-eye for weird charges, but I dunno - sometimes the extra stuff does make a difference. Had a window guy use what he called “premium” caulk and yeah, it cost more, but it actually matched my trim way ...
RE: WHAT DID YOU WISH YOU KNEW BEFORE REPLACING YOUR OWN WINDOWS?
Man, you nailed it with that. I got way too hyped to finish and ended up rushing the caulking part... which I totally regretted when I saw daylight peeking through a week later. Had to redo the whole thing. Also, I under...