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RE: WOULD YOU PATCH UP A CRACKED FIBERGLASS WINDOW FRAME OR JUST REPLACE IT?
I hear you on the patching struggle. I tried the “miracle” epoxy route a couple winters ago, and by February, I had a nice little ice sculpture forming on my windowsill. Maybe it’s just my luck, but those fixes never see...
RE: What surprised you when taking out old vinyl windows?
Couldn’t agree more about “good enough” being plenty most of the time. I used to think I had to gut everything, but after one too many weekends buried in ancient fiberglass and finding a petrified mouse or two, I’m all f...
RE: Double vs triple glazing for energy efficiency - worth the upgrade?
Triple glazing definitely sounds tempting, especially when you mention the drafty corners disappearing. I’m curious though - did you notice any change in your heating bills, or was it more just about comfort? I’ve got do...
RE: How I Broke Down the Costs for New Windows Without Losing My Mind
That’s the truth - old houses always have some curveball waiting. I tried to keep a spreadsheet of window costs and materials, but by the third window I was just scribbling “???” and receipts in a shoebox. Did you end up...
RE: GETTING READY FOR NEW WINDOWS: WHAT DO YOU ACTUALLY NEED TO DO?
You’re on the right track. I learned the hard way to tape off doorways with plastic too - dust has a mind of its own. Once had a rogue screw end up in my dog’s water bowl… no clue how. Did you do anything about outside l...
RE: Anyone tried those see-through solar windows for their home?
I hear you on the sticker shock. My place is pushing 40 years old, and honestly, I already get a draft if someone sneezes too close to the living room window. The idea of cutting-edge tech in these old frames just makes ...
RE: Would you put smart tech on every window or just stick with doors?
I’ll admit, I used to think “who’s scaling my house like Spider-Man?” But then my neighbor’s kid proved me wrong by climbing up the trellis for a lost frisbee. Made me rethink which windows are actually easy to reach. An...
RE: Saved my living room window with a DIY crack fix - anyone else surprised by how well those kits work?
Yeah, I’ve noticed the same thing with the old windows in my place - sometimes it feels like the resin is just along for the ride, especially when the weather swings. Prepping is a pain too, since getting every bit of mo...
RE: Keeping the cold out: DIY window hacks for off-grid living
Funny, I actually kind of liked the bubble wrap phase at our place. Sure, it was like living in a submarine, but at least nobody could see my questionable taste in pajamas. But honestly, I’m not convinced it’s that much ...
RE: What surprised me about high-end window brands (hint: it's not just the glass)
Funny you mention that bluish cast - I thought I was losing my mind the first winter after we put in new windows. My living room suddenly looked like a dentist’s office. Why do the brochures never mention that? I do miss...