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RE: Window letting in cold air - any quick fixes?
Totally agree about the shrink-film kits - I remember helping a friend set them up last winter, and we were both skeptical at first. But honestly, after blasting them with a hairdryer (which was oddly satisfying, lol), t...
RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows
I had a similar experience when we finally tackled our huge south-facing windows. At first, I was skeptical about how much difference curtains or shades could really make, but after a few weeks, it was pretty clear. Befo...
RE: Easy ways to keep your windows from aging too fast
Couldn't agree more about the caulking - it's one of those simple tasks people overlook until they end up with a costly repair. I remember working on a house last year where the homeowner hadn't touched their windows in ...
RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter
Had a similar experience last winter - thought it was faulty window seals causing all the condensation. Turns out, bathroom exhaust fan duct was kinked and barely venting outside. Fixed that up and windows cleared right ...
RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows
Cellular shades are a great call - especially if pets are involved. Had a client last year whose golden retriever was convinced the curtains were his personal playground. We switched them over to cordless cellulars, and ...
RE: Can you combine utility rebates and federal tax credits? My experience so far...
We ran into something similar a couple years back when we replaced our windows. The rebates were great, but yeah, the paperwork was a bit of a maze. From what I remember, some incentives do reset after a certain period -...
RE: Sealing new windows is driving me nuts
Haha, you're not kidding about cleanup. Last fall, I switched to polyurethane for a job on an older house - temps were dropping fast, and silicone just wasn't cutting it. Polyurethane saved the day, but man, my hands wer...