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RE: Storm-proof windows that actually hold up?
I get what you’re saying about energy savings, but honestly, I’d trade a little more on the power bill if it meant less time hanging off a ladder with a squeegee in my teeth. The tilt-in feature is one of those things yo...
RE: Foggy windows driving me nuts - what’s actually normal?
I hear you - my mirror still fogs up too, even with the fan blasting away. I’ve found the fan helps, but it’s not magic, especially if you take long showers or the bathroom’s small. As for venting, one trick is to check ...
RE: Impact glass vs. shutters for storm season - what’s your pick?
Man, I hear you on the repair costs. Impact glass is great until something actually hits it that’s not a hurricane. When I switched over, I loved not having to climb up a ladder every time the weather guy started sweatin...
RE: If you had to pick: painted or stained window trim for a fixer-upper?
Totally agree, paint is a lifesaver for old trim that’s seen better days. I went with a soft grayish-white in my 1920s place, mostly because the wood was a patchwork of different species and stains just made it look weir...
RE: Weird bends in wood shelves - normal or am I doing something wrong?
I get what you’re saying about metal racks, but honestly, I’ve had some luck with wood even in my old, damp basement - just needed to seal the heck out of it and run a cheap dehumidifier. Not perfect, but my shelves have...
RE: Salt air and window headaches: is it just me?
Yeah, I’ve had vinyl windows look fine one year and then suddenly - bam - one side’s all wavy and sad. My neighbor swears by aluminum too, mostly because he likes to tinker with stuff and catch the rust early. I guess wi...
RE: Would You Share Pics If Your Window Swap Made Your House Look Totally Different?
Yeah, I totally get that. Every time I walk by my neighbor’s original wood windows, I have a tiny pang of regret... but then I remember scraping and painting those old sashes every summer. No thanks. The fading on the wo...
RE: Quieting down city noise: which window upgrades actually work?
I get what you’re saying about curtains - mine looked great but didn’t do much for the noise either. That said, I did notice a bit more quiet when I doubled up with both heavy curtains and those cheap foam panels behind ...
RE: Quick tricks for holding a cracked window together?
Bubble wrap actually works better than you’d think. I slapped some up on my old kitchen window a couple years back - looked like I was prepping for a paintball war, but it did help cut the draft more than just tape. Not ...
RE: Keeping Windows in Good Shape - What Actually Works Long-Term?
I totally feel you on the old window grind. I love the look, but every spring it’s like - here we go again with the scraper and paintbrush. I actually tried those magnetic storm panels about two years ago after getting f...