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RE: Surprising History Behind Made-To-Order Blinds—Is It Worth It?
The six-week wait makes more sense for a living room where the gaps and rattling would bother you every day. A practical compromise is to reserve custom blinds for rooms where precise light control or insulation really m...
RE: How long before the incentive clock runs out?
I hear you, but I’ve been burned waiting for better incentives before. A couple years back, I stalled on attic insulation hoping the rebate would go up - next thing I knew, the program vanished overnight. Feels like a ga...
RE: Anyone actually saving money with triple pane windows?
Honestly, I’m not convinced triple panes are the magic bullet for saving money unless the rest of the house is up to par. We did ours a couple years back, but until we beefed up attic insulation and sealed up the doors, ...
RE: Storm-resistant glass: worth the hype or just marketing?
I hear you on the weather protection, but I’m still not convinced storm glass is the magic fix folks think it is - especially for noise. I swapped mine in a few years back (not cheap, by the way), and honestly, the diffe...
RE: Do triple pane windows make rooms feel darker?
I get why people say triple panes make things darker, but honestly, I think a lot of it comes down to what you’re used to and how much light you had in the first place. I swapped out old double panes for triple in my kit...
RE: Why is outside noise STILL getting through my windows?
Honestly, I think most “quick fixes” are just bandaids for this kind of thing. I tried the same weather strips and blackout curtains, barely made a dent. Unless you’re ready to drop serious cash on double glazing or thos...
RE: ANYONE GETTING MONEY BACK FOR NEW WINDOWS?
I’m not convinced new windows are the magic bullet everyone claims. I swapped mine out two winters ago - nice upgrade, but honestly, my heating bill barely budged. Air sealing and attic insulation gave me way more bang f...
RE: Swapping Out Old Windows for Jeld-Wen Casements: Worth It?
I get the appeal of just ripping out the old windows and being done with it, but I’m still not convinced it’s always worth the hassle or the price tag. Did a couple rooms with new casements last year - Jeld-Wen too - and...
RE: Stuck between simple trim and farmhouse-style frames for my windows
Yeah, you’re not alone - finding that sweet spot between skimpy and over-the-top trim is trickier than it sounds. I tried the wider flat stock in my 1920s place. Covered the ugly edges, didn’t stick out like a sore thumb...