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RE: How did you split up payments for new windows?
That’s a good point about what “delivery” actually means. Had my own run-in with that - windows sat in my mudroom for almost a month before anyone showed up to install. I started stacking Amazon boxes on them just to rec...
RE: Sliding vs. double-hung vinyl windows: which install is less of a headache?
I’ve found the same thing with tilt-in double-hungs - they’re just so much easier to keep clean. I will say, though, when I installed mine, getting them square in an older frame took a bit more patience than I expected. ...
RE: Anyone tried those see-through solar windows for their home?
Yeah, those solar window panels sound great on paper, but my experience is pretty similar to yours. I tried a peel-and-stick film a couple years back - looked futuristic, but with my 1968 windows, it was basically like p...
RE: How I finally stopped that gross black stuff from creeping up my window sills
Really glad to hear your strategy is working. I’ve had similar luck after switching to a small dehumidifier last winter - didn’t think it’d make much difference, but it actually kept the humidity in check. I still get a ...
RE: Patched up my drafty window with stuff from the dollar store - anyone else surprised themselves?
Funny you mention the cat - I had the same problem with our dog, except she just tried to eat the corner of the film. Didn’t look great after that, but honestly, even with a few teeth marks, it kept the cold out. Sometim...
RE: CHEAP WAYS TO KEEP THE COLD OUT OF OLD WINDOWS?
Foam weatherstrips have been a lifesaver for me too. I live in a 1930s bungalow, and those old wooden sashes are draft magnets. I tried rope caulk once and regretted it - sticky mess in the spring, just like you said. Th...
RE: Getting help with window upgrades: what’s actually available?
That’s basically my “filing system” too - random envelopes and plastic bags full of receipts, warranty cards, and those window stickers that never want to peel off in one piece. I thought I was organized until the rebate...
RE: Keeping windows clear when the air feels like soup
I’ve tried those moisture absorber packs in the past, and honestly, I didn’t notice much of a difference for window fog. They work better in small, enclosed spaces - think closets, not open rooms like kitchens. Cracking ...
RE: Getting bids vs. going with a recommended window installer - what works better?
I hear you on the peace of mind, but I actually lean the other way, at least with windows. Thing is, a neighbor’s good experience doesn’t always guarantee you’ll get the same crew or even the same quality. My last windo...
RE: Making fiberglass windows last: what I do to keep them going strong
I hear you on the sealant - my south-facing windows take a beating too, and I’ve found two years is usually fine unless we get a really rough winter. Funny you mention the microfiber cloth; I tried a “special” fiberglass...