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RE: Street noise driving me nuts - storm windows or acoustic glass?
I actually did this exact thing last summer. First, I installed regular storm windows - like you said, insulation improved, but noise barely budged. Then I added secondary glazing panels with about a 3-inch air gap, and ...
RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter
Good call on the timer switches for the bathroom fans - I hadn't thought of that. I've been manually flipping mine on and off, but half the time I forget to turn them off, or worse, don't run them long enough. Timer swit...
RE: Window letting in cold air - any quick fixes?
I've had mixed results with curtains too, but one thing that helped me was combining methods. First, I sealed around the window frame with weather stripping (the foam kind works pretty well). Then, applied shrink-wrap fi...
RE: Budgeting for new windows - how do you approach it?
Totally relate to this - DIY can spiral quickly. But hey, even if it felt like a nightmare, think of all the skills you've picked up along the way...next project will feel way easier, trust me.
RE: BIG WINDOW, BIG TROUBLE: DIY REMOVAL ADVENTURES
Silicone caulk is definitely solid advice for sealing drafts, but I'm wondering if it's the best long-term solution for big windows. I've had some trouble with silicone shrinking and peeling after a couple of years, espe...
RE: Finally found a way to keep windows warm in my off-grid cabin
Good point about moisture absorbers - I learned that the hard way myself. Have you tried using weatherstripping around the window frames? It helped me cut down condensation without losing much warmth...might be worth a s...
RE: WINDOWS SWEATING LIKE CRAZY UP IN THE MOUNTAINS
I've noticed the same thing in our place, especially after upgrading insulation. Less drafts meant warmer rooms, sure, but suddenly the windows were dripping wet every morning. We started venting a bit while cooking and ...
RE: Can Fiberglass Windows Really Handle Harsh Weather Long-Term?
Interesting to hear your experience with the hinges - I haven't run into that yet, but I'll definitely keep the lubricant tip in mind. I've been considering fiberglass windows myself, mainly because I'm tired of repainti...