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RE: window sensors that play nice with Alexa or Google?
For the least-fuss setup, check the window frame before choosing a peel-and-stick sensor. If the surface is uneven or the frame leaves too big a gap between the sensor and magnet, sticking it on may not be so simple afte...
RE: Double pane vs. low-e glass: which actually saves more on bills?
I’d slightly qualify the “80% of the benefit” point. Film or interior storms can be excellent value, especially on west-facing glass, but the results depend a lot on installation quality, the condition and air-tightness ...
RE: How worried should I be about lead paint when swapping out old windows?
I totally get where you’re coming from. When I swapped out a few old windows in my 1920s place, I honestly just taped off the area, used a shop vac with a better filter, and wiped everything down with damp cloths. Didn’t...
RE: Worth switching to fiberglass or hybrid window frames?
Totally get what you mean about those color mismatches. I tried to match a “sandstone” shade once, and it looked spot on in the store, but at home under real sunlight? Nope… two different worlds. Ended up repainting the ...
RE: TROUBLESHOOTING ISSUES WITH ANDERSEN WINDOW SERVICE: WHAT'S WORKED FOR ME
I totally get this. Sometimes the "temporary" solution just becomes part of the house, right? I’ve got a bathroom window crank that’s been working off a wooden chopstick for almost five years now. Meant to replace it wit...
RE: Anyone tried those see-through solar windows for their home?
Yeah, this pretty much nails it. I put a couple of those see-through panels on my sunroom windows last year - mostly out of curiosity, to be honest. The idea of getting *some* solar benefit without covering up my view so...
RE: Saw this article about switchable glass - would you actually use it at home?
I actually tried switchable glass in my kitchen last year - mostly because I thought it’d be cool for the window over the sink. Honestly, it’s fun at first, but like others said, tech can be finicky. Mine glitched once d...
RE: Controllable window tint – a game changer for hot afternoons?
Yeah, swapping out to double-pane low-e glass is a total game changer. I tried the peel-and-stick film on my old aluminum windows a few years back - looked okay from the street but didn’t help much with that late afterno...
RE: What if you had to pick curtains for every room but could only use one fabric?
I totally get this. Static is a nightmare with microfiber, especially if you’ve got pets. I tried microfiber in my living room once because I thought it’d be “low maintenance” - big mistake. By February, it looked like I...
RE: Where do you even begin with swapping out old windows?
I totally get what you mean about those old layers of paint. I pulled the trim off a 1915 bungalow last spring, and it was basically like trying to rescue a croissant from under a rock. The heat gun helped a bit, but onc...