charlesv50
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RE: Letting in more light without roasting your living room

Yeah, I get the struggle—my living room faces west and it’s like an oven in July. I did the film on just one window at first (the one that gets absolu...

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RE: Saving money on new windows: my favorite trick so far

Yeah, I hear you on the basement mustiness—blankets can turn into a science experiment if you’re not careful. I tried the foam board insulation trick ...

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RE: Windows That Can Handle Ocean Air—Any Recommendations?

Yeah, salt air does a number on everything. I swapped to fiberglass windows a few years ago—Marvin’s Ultrex line, if you’re curious—and so far the fra...

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RE: Can skylights and patio doors count for those energy tax credits?

The sticker drama is real. I had the same issue with my patio door—condensation just wrecked it, and then it sort of half-laminated itself to the glas...

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RE: City noise driving me nuts—soundproof curtains or acoustic windows?

That's pretty encouraging to hear. I've been debating acoustic inserts myself, but wasn't sure if they'd really make enough difference to justify the ...