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becky_cyber
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RE: Making homes smarter: how I upgraded my windows for energy savings
I was in almost the exact same boat a couple years back - old single-pane windows, drafty as heck, and that constant “should I really drop this much on windows?” debate running in my head. I ended up doing it in phases, ...
RE: Keeping street noise out: what works for sealing old windows?
Funny, I did almost the same thing last winter when my old windows started rattling every time a bus went by. I used that rope caulk stuff too - super cheap, but if you forget it’s there and open the window, it gets ever...
RE: Saw this article about switchable glass - would you actually use it at home?
I hear you on the gadget appeal, but I’ve learned to appreciate low-tech after a few “smart” upgrades fizzled out on me. Had a fancy thermostat that went haywire after a power surge - ended up back with the old manual on...
RE: That time my window got stuck during a thunderstorm…
Been there, and it’s never at a convenient time. I remember a storm a couple years back when I tried the WD-40 route - ended up with slippery hands and still couldn’t get the window shut. Sometimes, grabbing towels is ju...
RE: Tripped up by the home energy tax credit paperwork - what did I miss?
That’s a really good point about the installer - honestly, I got burned by that a few years back with a heat pump. The unit itself ticked all the boxes on the energy efficiency side, but apparently the company I used was...
RE: Why do my smart window sensors keep disconnecting?
Metal frames have been nothing but trouble for me too. I put a sensor on an old aluminum slider in our sunroom, and it would drop off the network every other week. Tried all the usual tricks - new batteries, moving the h...
RE: Tried weatherstripping tape for cold windows - worth it?
I get where you’re coming from, but I actually had the opposite experience with the foam tape on my old sashes. Maybe it’s just the humidity here, but the adhesive barely lasted through January, and I found myself re-sti...
RE: Big windows vs heating bills - worth it?
We had pretty much the same issue when we moved into our place a few years ago. Our living room has one wall that's almost entirely windows - gorgeous during the day, but once winter hit, it felt like sitting next to a r...
RE: Thinking about upgrading to smart windows - anyone tried View vs SageGlass?
Totally get what you're saying about zoning. When we were deciding between View and SageGlass, I initially thought the zoning was just marketing fluff too. But then I remembered how my partner loves reading in the corner...
RE: Finally upgraded my windows and loving the results
I've done the caulk trick a couple of times, and honestly, it's a bit of a mixed bag for me. When I redid our guest room trim, I tried it out after seeing it online. It definitely gave me sharper lines than painter's tap...