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RE: Letting more sun in without major renos - what’s worked for you?
I know what you mean about the shrink-wrap kits - used them in my first apartment and they worked way better than I expected. But yeah, not exactly a design statement. On my current place (1940s brick, lots of original w...
RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?
I hear you on the “fancy gas” thing. When we did our reno, I got sucked into the krypton vs argon debate, but in the end, sealing up the weird gap behind the baseboards made a bigger difference than the window upgrade. H...
RE: Would you take out a loan just to get new windows?
That’s honestly a pretty accurate summary of the “DIY window experience.” I still laugh thinking about my first attempt - let’s just say the caulk job looked like I’d tried to frost a cake with my elbows. It held, though...
RE: Saved my living room window with a DIY crack fix - anyone else surprised by how well those kits work?
I get where you’re coming from with the film kits - they can look rough after a while, especially if you’ve got pets or kids messing with them. But honestly, I saw a decent drop in drafts the first year I used them, and ...
RE: Windows That Can Handle Ocean Air - Any Recommendations?
That sounds all too familiar. I had nearly the same thing happen with my old place - vinyl windows, supposed to be “maintenance free,” but after about five years facing the salt wind, they looked like someone left them i...
RE: Dealing with leftover panes after a window upgrade
I hear you. Tried making a greenhouse out of my old panes after a window swap - looked great in my head, but in real life? More like a wobbly science experiment than a Pinterest project. There’s a fine line between “crea...
RE: WHAT DID YOU WISH YOU KNEW BEFORE REPLACING YOUR OWN WINDOWS?
WHAT DID YOU WISH YOU KNEW BEFORE REPLACING YOUR OWN WINDOWS? Ha, you’re definitely not alone on the “nothing’s square” front. My 1920s place is basically a masterclass in creative geometry. First time I pulled a window...
RE: If you had to pick: cordless blinds or shades for a house with kids and pets?
I hear you on the honeycomb shades. I bought into all the hype about their insulating powers, but honestly, unless I’m super diligent about closing them before the sun hits, the room still bakes in July. In winter, I do ...
RE: Vinyl vs Fiberglass Windows for Cold Mountain Winters?
We replaced our old vinyl windows with fiberglass about 12 years ago, and honestly, the difference surprised me. The vinyl ones weren't terrible at first, but after about 7-8 years of harsh mountain winters (think heavy ...
RE: Finally upgraded to Kolbe windows, anyone else notice a difference?
Had a similar experience myself. Went with a big-name brand a few years back, thinking it'd solve all my energy efficiency woes. Nope... still felt drafts in winter, and the AC struggled in summer. Turns out the installe...