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RE: how often do you guys redo the caulk around your windows?
The “patch small areas” advice depends on whether the caulk is still bonded. If a short crack is only at the surface and the caulk stays attached along both edges when gently pressed, a localized repair may be enough. If...
RE: South-Facing Vs. East/West Windows for Winter Warmth - Which Works Better?
Interesting, I’ve actually done thermal imaging on my place (1968 split-level) and the south windows are always noticeably warmer in winter, but like you said, it all fell apart until I sealed up the frames. Have you tri...
RE: Sliding vs. double-hung vinyl windows: which install is less of a headache?
I’ve been wrestling with the same thing every winter - those shrink film kits work, but they’re a pain to put up and take down, especially if you like to open the windows for fresh air even when it’s cold out. I’ve tried...
RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?
I hear you on sealing and weatherstripping making a huge difference - no argument there. But I’d push back just a bit on the “fancy gas is only for extreme cold” idea. I live in a mid-Atlantic climate (so, not exactly Si...
RE: Modern Window Upgrades in Old Houses: Worth the Trade-Off?
Totally get where you’re coming from about the character of old windows. I’ve always wondered - have you tried a dehumidifier in the bathroom? I found it made a surprising difference with condensation, though it’s not a ...
RE: Do you go classic or modern with new windows?
That’s really the tradeoff, isn’t it? Did you notice a big drop in your heating/cooling bills after the swap? I’ve been wondering if the energy savings actually stack up over time, or if it’s more about comfort. The air ...
RE: Keeping window glass dry: what actually works?
Yeah, double glazing made a night-and-day difference for me too, but man, the price tag stings at first. Did you notice any change in your heating bills after swapping out the windows? For me, the condensation was only h...
RE: Triple-pane vs. double-pane windows for northern winters: worth the upgrade?
Funny enough, after swapping to triple-pane (mid-2000s house, prairie winters), I actually had *less* condensation than before. My humidity runs around 35% in winter. Only spot I ever see fog is if someone forgets to loc...
RE: Turning my house into a quiet bunker: your noise-busting adventures?
I totally get what you mean about the acoustic foam panels not really making a dent unless you go all-in. I tried something similar in my living room and, honestly, it felt like I was living in a recording studio - excep...
RE: Windows icing up again - time for an upgrade or ghost story?
I've noticed the cooking thing too, especially with pasta or boiling potatoes...the windows fog up almost instantly. Curious though, has anyone checked their humidity levels with an actual hygrometer? I got one last wint...