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timf14
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RE: Are permit and inspection costs part of the window quote?
“Permits by contractor” tells you who applies, but not whether the cost is in the quote. I’d look for a line item that names the permit application and municipal fees, then says they’re included in the contract price or ...
RE: Tried modern window trim and it totally changed my living room
Funny timing, I just went through this whole saga after putting in new window trim last month. The room looked a hundred times better, but then I noticed water beading up along the bottom edge of the glass every morning....
RE: How worried should I be about lead paint when swapping out old windows?
I just went through this with our 1920s place and honestly, I was way more nervous than I probably needed to be - but I also have a toddler, so maybe that’s why. We did the plastic everywhere, but still found a couple st...
RE: Ever notice how double glazing can cut down on street noise too?
That’s exactly how it went for me - I tried those plastic panels before I bought my place, and it was a mixed bag. Kept the draft out in winter, but summer nights were rough. I remember propping the window open with a bo...
RE: Swapping Out Old Windows in the Mountains: Worth It or Just a Headache?
I totally get this. We moved into our place last fall, and the first cold snap, I could literally feel the draft coming through the old windows. The trim was all kinds of mismatched whites, but honestly, it was the frost...
RE: If you had to redo all your window trims, would you go painted, stained, or something wild?
I totally get missing the look of real wood. We moved into our place last year and the previous owner had done composite trim in a few rooms, plus original stained wood in others. Honestly, I was pretty skeptical about t...
RE: Total blackout or layered curtains: which actually works better?
That foam weatherstripping trick made me laugh - I thought I was the only one doing weird stuff to block out light. I tried the layered curtain thing too, and honestly, it’s pretty close to blackout for way less cash. On...
RE: WHAT DID YOU WISH YOU KNEW BEFORE REPLACING YOUR OWN WINDOWS?
That line made me laugh - felt that in my soul. I just finished my first round of window replacements and definitely had a couple “close enough?” moments. The crooked one in our guest room is now my daily reminder to slo...
RE: What do you do with old window frames and glass?
That line about the “potato chip” glass made me laugh - totally sums up my experience. - yep, been there, swept that up. I tried reglazing one of our original 1920s windows last spring. The glass had that cool wavy look...