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215 discussionsKeeping curtains open on sunny winter days - smart or wasting heat?
I've been trying something lately to save a bit on heating bills, and I'm not totally sure if it's actually effective or if I'm just fooling myself, haha.…
Window Sensors: Wired vs Wireless, Which Way to Go?
Been thinking about beefing up my home security lately and I'm stuck between wired and wireless window sensors. Wired seems reliable - no batteries to swap out -…
triple pane windows: better for hot summers or freezing winters?
We upgraded to triple pane windows last year, mostly because our winters get pretty brutal here. Honestly, I noticed a huge difference in winter - no more drafts…
can someone explain those energy rating stickers on new windows?
I'm looking into replacing some old drafty windows in my house, and when I went to the showroom yesterday, every window had these NFRC stickers plastered on them.…
double vs triple pane windows - worth the extra cash or just hype?
We're finally biting the bullet and replacing our ancient windows (seriously, they're probably older than me at this point). Anyway, I've been reading up on double pane vs…
Struggling with dark rooms - anyone else found good window tricks?
We moved into our current place about a year ago, and honestly, I love it. But there's one thing that's been bugging me since day one...the living room…
New Window Rating Rules Coming Soon - Are Your Windows Still Gonna Cut It?
Was just thinking about this the other day...imagine you just replaced all your windows last year, spent a good chunk of change on them, and now Energy Star…
anyone here financed new windows through energy-saving programs?
Been thinking about replacing the windows in our house for a while now - ours are ancient, drafty, and basically money-sucking holes in the wall at this point.…
Privacy Upgrade Dilemma: Smart Glass or High-Tech Blinds?
I'm thinking about upgrading the privacy situation in my home office - right now it's just regular curtains, and honestly, they're kind of a pain. I keep hearing…
window upgrade dilemma: chasing LEED credits or comfort?
I'm stuck deciding between two window options for our office renovation. Option one is these super high-performance triple-pane windows that promise a ton of LEED credits - great…
