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RE: Why does mold love window sills so much?
That bit about the blinds is spot on. I’ve got a home office that barely gets used, and when I finally went in there to open up the windows this spring, I found the same thing - tiny spots of mildew right in the corners ...
RE: Double vs triple glazing for energy efficiency - worth the upgrade?
I’m with you all on the draft-stopping - seriously underestimated how much cold air was sneaking in until I did a smoke test around my old sashes. Like someone else mentioned, . That was us: 1960s single-pane, rattling i...
RE: Choosing between slim and wide frames for big windows
I wrestled with this exact debate when we renovated our living room last year. We wanted that whole “wall of glass” vibe, but I was nervous about losing heat - our winters aren’t brutal, but they’re no joke either. Ended...
RE: Saved my living room window with a DIY crack fix - anyone else surprised by how well those kits work?
I had to do this last winter when our 1920s living room window started letting in a breeze you could practically see. Used a shrink film kit and was honestly shocked - after a careful cleaning and making sure the tape wa...
RE: New windows: energy savings or curb appeal - what's worth more?
I actually went down that road last winter. My house is from the late 70s, original single-pane windows still hanging in there. I added cellular shades in the bedrooms, plus thick blackout curtains in the living room. Ho...
RE: Would you take out a loan just to get new windows?
I get where you’re coming from. I wrestled with the same thing when my old single-pane windows started rattling every time the wind picked up. I spent a couple winters layering up and stuffing foam strips in the gaps. It...
RE: CHOOSING BETWEEN MARVIN AND OLD INTEGRITY WINDOWS – ANY REGRETS?
That really hits home for me. I obsessed over matching the stain on my new Marvin sashes to the 1950s oak trim, and honestly, it drove me nuts for weeks. I tried pens, markers, even a custom-mixed stain - still off by a ...
RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows
I get what you're saying about simpler being easier, but honestly, after years of wrestling with manual shades on our massive living room windows, I'm not convinced they're the less hassle option. We used to have those h...