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RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?
Funny thing - I actually did see a dip in my bills after sealing the frames, but it wasn’t dramatic. I kind of suspect the difference was more about plugging up drafts than any magic from the window gas. Sometimes I wond...
RE: Battling drafty windows - what actually works in winter?
I’ve had mixed luck with shrink film - works great until my dog decides the window’s his new lookout and pokes a nose-shaped hole right through it. I tried that rope caulk too, but in the south-facing rooms it turned int...
RE: Making sense of window upgrades: swapping air for argon
I hear you on not going overboard with the sealing, but I’ve always wondered if we sometimes exaggerate how much “breathing” these old houses need. Maybe it’s just my place (built in ’41), but after tightening things up...
RE: Blackout curtains vs window film for beating the summer heat?
Haha, I had a similar “oops” moment. Tried a mirrored film in my old apartment and suddenly my bedroom became a dead zone for streaming. Ended up moving the router twice before realizing it was bouncing signals everywher...
RE: New windows: energy savings or curb appeal - what's worth more?
We swapped out about half our windows two winters ago, mostly because the living room felt like a wind tunnel. Honestly, our heating bill didn’t change much, but sitting near the window isn’t miserable anymore. I do wond...
RE: When the bugs invade: a backyard mystery with two types of screens
We tried the no-see-um mesh in our sunroom after a summer of tiny gnats sneaking through regular screens. It definitely blocks the bugs, but airflow took a nosedive - felt like the room barely breathed unless there was a...
RE: Is it worth going solar for the panels or just for the rebate?
Yeah, I hear that. I used to think solar would be the magic bullet for my high bills, but the first winter after install was kind of a letdown. Panels were cranking out power on those rare sunny days, but the furnace jus...
RE: Why Does Storm-Proof Glass Cost More Than My Roof?
I get where you’re coming from on the cost - when I first saw the estimate for impact glass, I thought it had to be a typo. But I’m not totally sure it’s just about hurricanes. My place isn’t anywhere near a hurricane zo...
RE: Trading old windows for energy savings: a homeowner’s dilemma
That drafty feeling from trickle vents is all too familiar. I remember sealing up my place to cut down on heating bills, then suddenly realizing it felt stuffy in winter and damp in summer - never quite found the sweet s...
RE: Tried out privacy glass in my bathroom - worth it or just a gimmick?
I tried putting privacy film on my double-pane windows a couple winters ago, mostly because I couldn’t stand the old lace curtains anymore. Honestly, it didn’t look bad - just a little more matte than frosted glass, but ...