snowboarder93
@snowboarder93
Active Member
Joined:
Topics: 0 / Replies: 13
Reply
RE: Stuck between two window installers—would you go with the cheaper or the more established one?

That gap thing hits home. I had my back windows done about six years ago—went with a mid-sized company, not the cheapest, not the big box either. What...

Reply
RE: Clerestory Windows or Skylights: Which Brings in Better Light (and Less Hassle)?

I get where you’re coming from, but I wouldn’t call it a total lost cause. I’ve had clerestories in my place for about 18 years now—mid-century ranch,...

Reply
RE: Battling drafty windows—what actually works in winter?

Couldn’t agree more. I’ve been fighting the same battle for years—tried everything from the plastic film (my dog chews it, so that was a bust) to rope...

Reply
RE: Would You Go All-Black With Your Home’s Interior If It Became Trendy?

I get the appeal of all-black interiors when you see them in magazines, but honestly, in real life? It’s a tough look to pull off unless you’re workin...

Reply
RE: Would you take out a loan just to get new windows?

I get the temptation, especially when winter hits and you’re basically heating the outdoors. But I’d be careful about jumping into a loan unless you’v...

Reply
RE: Found out why most pros use suction cups for new windows

Couldn’t agree more about the sketchiness of the cheap suction cups. I learned the hard way too—watched a sash slide right out of my hand when one let...

Reply
RE: Windows: From Boring Glass to DIY Masterpieces

Pressed flowers between panes is creative, but I’d be worried about moisture getting trapped and making things worse with single-pane windows. Did you...

Reply
RE: How long should a window quote last—30 days or 90 days?

I get where you’re coming from, but I actually had a different experience when I did my windows last fall. The company I went with only honored their ...

Reply
RE: Window hardware brands in the news—worth the hype or just marketing?

That’s the truth. I’ve got a 70s split-level and after years of trying every “miracle” hardware upgrade, I keep coming back to the basics: clean track...

Reply
RE: WHAT MADE YOUR WINDOW QUOTE JUMP? MATERIALS VS. INSTALLATION

Had the same headache with our 80s ranch when we swapped out the front windows. Here’s how it played out for us: 1. Got three quotes—materials were ...

Page 1 / 2