vlogger42
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RE: How worried should I be about lead paint when swapping out old windows?
- Totally get what you mean about dust sneaking into odd spots. I was surprised by how much ended up behind the trim and even in the basement somehow. - I tried painter’s tape instead, but your weatherstripping idea act...
RE: Things I wish I’d known before swapping out my old windows
- Totally get the lead paint nerves - I had the same worry when I moved in. Sealing it and skipping the sanding seems way less stressful. - I’m with you on storm windows. They help with drafts, but cleaning is a pain. I ...
RE: KEEPING THE SUN OUT WITHOUT GOING BROKE
- Totally get what you’re saying about solar screens making things too dark. I’m kinda sensitive to gloomy rooms too, especially in winter. - Heavy curtains sound way easier to deal with. I guess you just pull them bac...
RE: Keeping street noise out: what works for sealing old windows?
- Rope caulk is honestly a lifesaver for drafty windows, but yeah, it’s messy if you forget it’s there - been there, done that. - Blackout curtains helped me too, but I noticed they don’t do much for the low rumble fro...