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RE: Cold drafts sneaking in? Saw this trick on the news
I hear you on the rope caulk—I've used it too, especially on the upper sashes that never seem to sit flush. One thing I tried last winter was the shrink-wrap window film kits. Not the prettiest, but they actually cut dow...
RE: Modern Window Upgrades in Old Houses: Worth the Trade-Off?
Yeah, totally agree. I went nuts with caulk and foam on my 1920s windows, and honestly, the drafts dropped way more than I expected. Condensation’s only been a problem in the bathroom window—guess the old wood just likes...
RE: Keeping rooms bright but cool—how do you do it?
I hear you on the solar screens—those things work, but getting them up on a second story is a whole project. I did something similar and the ladder part was the worst. For me, exterior screens made a bigger difference th...
RE: Windows icing up again—time for an upgrade or ghost story?
Had a similar issue a couple winters back—thought I'd sealed everything up tight, but nope, still had ice creeping in. Turned out my double-pane windows had lost their seal and moisture was sneaking in between the panes....