I get the “function over form” thing, but man, those plastic sheets drive me nuts after a while. The crinkling noise every time you walk by? And the static cling attracts dust like crazy. I ended up just shoving a rolled-up towel against the draftiest window. Not pretty, but at least it’s quiet...
- Totally get the towel move—done that myself during a cold snap.
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“the crinkling noise every time you walk by? And the static cling attracts dust like crazy.”
- My cat thought it was a new toy... not ideal.
- Tried those clear caulk kits once, and they were way less annoying than plastic. Not pretty, but at least things stayed quiet and dust-free.
- If you ever try the shrink film again, a quick wipe with a dryer sheet helps with the static (for like, a week).
- The crinkly plastic drove me nuts, too—felt like living in a chip bag.
- Tried the caulk kit last winter. Not exactly invisible, but zero noise, and my dog stopped barking at his own reflection.
- Anyone else get nervous about peeling it off in spring? I always worry I’ll mess up the paint...
Peeling off the caulk kit plastic can be nerve-wracking, but I’ve found a putty knife (plastic, not metal) helps keep the paint safe. Start at a corner and work slowly—if it sticks, hit it with a hairdryer for a few seconds to soften the adhesive. Never had paint peel using that method, even on older trim. The tape’s more likely to take off loose paint, so if your window frame’s already flaking, it might need touch-ups anyway.