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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 d...
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 lik...
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 ...
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 pane...