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RE: Getting new windows in without the headaches: my step-by-step
That actually makes a lot of sense. I’m in a pretty dry area too, and honestly, I’ve wondered if liquid flashing is overkill for every single window. I’ve done the same - just made sure the rough opening was spotless, us...
RE: How worried should I be about lead paint when swapping out old windows?
Yeah, I’ve found the same with those lead test kits - they’re kind of reassuring, but I’m never 100% sure they catch everything. When I swapped out our old windows (house is late 50s), I taped off the area and kept a HEP...
RE: Smart glass windows at home: worth it or just a fancy gimmick?
Here’s how my “smart glass journey” went: Step 1, get wowed by the demo videos. Step 2, realize the price is basically a used car. Step 3, measure my windows and laugh at my own optimism. I’m with you - blackout curtains...
RE: What surprised me (and what went wrong) installing my own windows
I know what you mean with the shims, but I’ve actually found that sometimes less is more - if you’re stacking too many, it might be worth pulling the window and trimming the framing a bit, even if it feels drastic. I tri...
RE: Is paying for pro window sealing just hype or actually helpful?
I totally get the temptation to go full Sherlock Holmes with the incense stick - been there, waving it around like I’m hunting ghosts. Here’s what I did: found a couple little leaks, grabbed some caulk and weatherstrippi...
RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows
Totally get what you mean about the rope caulk - mine’s all lumpy in spots but it does the trick. I’ve been messing around with the shrink film kits too. Here’s what worked for me: clean the frame with rubbing alcohol, s...
RE: Smart sensors for windows: did you know they can help with energy bills?
I gotta admit, I’m a little skeptical about those thermal camera phone add-ons. I borrowed one from a neighbor last winter and honestly, it was kinda cool but not as game-changing as I expected. It did show some cold spo...
RE: WHAT DID YOU WISH YOU KNEW BEFORE REPLACING YOUR OWN WINDOWS?
That foam thing is no joke - I learned the hard way too, and ended up with a window that looked like it was trying to escape the wall. One thing I wish I’d realized sooner: check your level after every shim, not just at ...
RE: Double vs triple pane windows - worth the extra cost or just hype?
We went double-pane too, and yeah, sealing drafts was a game changer. But now I'm wondering about window frames - does the material (vinyl vs wood vs fiberglass) make as big a difference as the panes themselves? I've hea...
RE: Double vs triple pane windows - worth the extra cost or just hype?
Interesting points here. I've been thinking about this myself lately since my house gets pretty drafty in winter. I did the whole sealing gaps thing last year - weather stripping, caulking around windows, even added some...