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RE: Windows that won’t break the bank (or your off-grid dreams)
I hear you on the ramen diet after a big home expense - been there. I’m still not convinced that window replacements are always worth the hype, though. Sure, new ones are nice (and yeah, no more ice on the inside glass i...
RE: What surprised you when taking out old vinyl windows?
Funny you mention bottle caps - I found an old cigarette lighter and a rusty nail file when I took mine out. Who knows what people stuffed in those walls back in the day. I’ll say this: anyone who thinks the “good old da...
RE: Battling drafty windows - what actually works in winter?
I keep hearing about rope caulk, but honestly, it’s never really worked that well for me - maybe my window gaps are too wide or just weirdly shaped? Tried it on my 1950s sashes and ended up with bits stuck in the paint, ...
RE: Simonton vs. Andersen windows - worth the extra cash?
I get the appeal of Andersen - everyone says they’re top tier - but honestly, I’m not convinced the extra cash is justified unless you’re super picky or planning to stay in the house forever. My Simontons have held up ju...
RE: Would You Share Pics If Your Window Swap Made Your House Look Totally Different?
That’s exactly the kind of thing that kept me up at night when we did our windows - moisture sneaking in where you can’t see it. I’m not convinced caulk is ever a 100% fix, especially when you’re dealing with older trim ...
RE: WINDOW WOES: WHAT WOULD YOU DO IN A PINCH?
Honestly, you’re braver than I was. I couldn’t bring myself to do the trash bag thing - kept thinking the neighbors would start a betting pool on how long it’d last. Ended up wedging an old towel in the gap and hoping fo...
RE: Stuck between simple trim and farmhouse-style frames for my windows
I get what you're saying about the modern shades contrasting nicely with farmhouse frames, but honestly, sometimes mixing styles can feel a bit forced if the balance isn't right. We had something similar in our place - m...
RE: Budgeting for new windows - how do you approach it?
I felt the same way at first - the paperwork looked overwhelming and I almost skipped it altogether. But honestly, once I sat down and sorted through it, it wasn't as bad as it seemed. Took maybe an hour tops? Still, aft...
RE: Budgeting for new windows - how do you approach it?
Gotta hand it to you for giving DIY a shot. Personally, though, I'd think twice before tackling window installs myself. Maybe I'm just skeptical (or scarred from past DIY disasters...), but windows seem like one of those...
RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter
Good points about the windows, but honestly, I think sometimes people jump too quickly to expensive upgrades. I had similar fogging issues and was convinced I'd need new windows too, but before dropping thousands on repl...