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RE: Uneven jambs make the replacement size hard to pin down
The two height readings matter alongside the width pattern. If they differ, the sill or head may slope; a unit can clear the narrowest width and still sit unevenly or leave an inconsistent reveal. Are the height readings...
RE: Uneven jambs make the replacement size hard to pin down
The diagonal measurements can help show whether the opening is out of square. If they differ, the corners may not be square; if they’re similar but the width narrows at mid-height, that points to a localized narrowing, n...
RE: Cold drafts sneaking in? Saw this trick on the news
I hear you - old houses just seem to have a mind of their own when it comes to drafts. I’ve actually tried thermal curtains over some of my draftiest windows. They do help, but honestly, it’s not a miracle fix. The room ...
RE: Battling drafty windows - what actually works in winter?
I totally get the pain with shrink film - tried it a couple winters back and yeah, it barely made it to spring before peeling off. I actually bit the bullet and put in interior storms last year. For me, the biggest surpr...
RE: If you had to redo all your window trims, would you go painted, stained, or something wild?
That sounds like a smart move. I’ve seen so many folks get frustrated with white trim, especially in busy households - those little nicks and fingerprints just stand out so much. The warm stain probably feels more relaxe...