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RE: Getting new windows in without the headaches: my step-by-step
Yeah, I’ve had that happen too - one can foams up like a marshmallow in the microwave, next one barely puffs at all. I kinda wonder if temp or humidity messes with it? The regular stuff is messy but at least you know whe...
RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows
Man, the struggle with old window frames is real. I tried the magnetic panels too, but my 1930s living room windows are so warped that I ended up with a weird drafty gap in one corner. Anyone else end up using weatherstr...
RE: When the bugs invade: a backyard mystery with two types of screens
I get the AC bill thing, but I’m not convinced bigger mesh is always the answer. Maybe it’s just me, but the smaller mesh actually made a difference during peak mosquito season here - like, noticeably fewer bites. Yeah, ...
RE: Triple-pane vs. double-pane windows for northern winters: worth the upgrade?
Yeah, I hear you on the “magic bullet” thing. I geeked out with infrared camera tests last winter - turns out, even with double-pane, the coldest spots were always at the frames and sills. Triple-pane does help with tha...