More Reasons to Need a Slow Hand
The dog and I decided to rally and pull the ladder out of the basement to do more "weatherizing" on the house. So, we worked on what we could reach...storm windows.
The Problem
Honestly? The problem is that we're using more gas to heat the house than we'd like. It's expensive and it feels wasteful. The boiler is now very efficient, so it's time to fill in the little cracks and spaces that let Old Man Winter IN.
With our original wood storm windows being restored a few at a time, it was necessary to find ways to just survive with the windows which haven't been restored yet.
Our Solution
They currently don't fit as tightly as they WILL...once they've been reconditioned. So, for the ones that had to go back on before refurbishment, we had to think of a more temporary fix. SEASONSEAL! Removable Weather Stripping (caulk)
I had to "relearn" how to use a caulking gun. This recent med challenge makes my hands a bit shaky, so getting a straight line was a bit tough. I like the caulking gun though. It's actually a very fun tool. I practiced a little first.
Ummmm. Not so good. Wow, what a messy job! So I tried again. This time, I kept the tip of the caulking gun at an angle and worked from the top downward.
Oh YEAH! Way, way better. Top and both sides. Leave the bottom uncaulked as an escape route for condensation.
I was able to try out the "peel off" factor when I made a mistake and...COOL! It really does peel off! It felt like...well...it felt kind of...well...it felt like this. < click here
So, if you've always wanted to combine 7th grade kid's humor with home improvement, you will probably enjoy this project. But SeasonSeal isn't safe for kids...so only grown-ups, please.
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