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RE: Anyone actually save money doing their own window installs?
This hits way too close to home. I tried swapping out a single window in my 70s ranch last fall, thinking it’d be a “pop out, pop in” kind of deal. Famous last words. Ended up needing a crowbar (mine was MIA), a new can ...
RE: Finally won the battle against soggy window frames
I tried chasing that “like-new” look on my living room windows after we moved in, but halfway through sanding the third frame I realized I was basically inhaling a century of dust for... what? My arms were sore, my patie...
RE: Rain sneaking in around my window - caulk or weather stripping?
Had pretty much the same thing happen here - spent a weekend caulking everything in sight, only to find out later the gutter above was overflowing and sending water behind the siding. Sometimes the real issue is nowhere ...
RE: Windows that survive thin air and chilly temps
I feel your pain - just bought my first house last year and thought I'd nailed it with these fancy coated windows. First cold snap hit, and boom, condensation city. Did the finger test you mentioned, and yep, found a cou...
RE: Windows that survive thin air and chilly temps
Haha, your caulking story reminded me of my first DIY project - ended up with more caulk on me than the window frames. But you're totally right, sealing those sneaky drafts makes a massive difference. Congrats on levelin...
RE: Can I Repair Rotten Window Headers on My Own or Am I in Over My Head?
Yeah, I tackled something similar a few months back. Thought I'd be done in a weekend - ha! Ended up watching way too many YouTube tutorials and making multiple trips to Home Depot. Totally doable, just expect surprises ...
RE: Sealing new windows is driving me nuts
Gotta admit, I tried the whole angled nozzle thing after watching a ton of YouTube vids, and it still looked like a toddler's finger painting session. Maybe I'm just cursed with shaky hands or something, but for me, tech...