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RE: Anyone else notice the greenish tint on new energy-efficient windows?
Did you notice any difference with how plants or artwork look near the windows? I’ve heard some folks say the tint can mess with colors more than they expected, especially on cloudy days. I’m wondering if it’s more notic...
RE: Smart Window Gadgets: Worth It for Awkward Spaces?
I get the frustration with battery swaps - I’ve got a skylight blind that eats through batteries faster than I expected, too. But is it possible you just got a dud motor? Mine’s not silent, but it’s more like a distant h...
RE: Would You Share Pics If Your Window Swap Made Your House Look Totally Different?
I get what you’re saying about composite frames, but have you ever tried wood with a good exterior cladding? I know it’s more maintenance, but I find it way easier to trim and tweak for those weird, crooked walls. Curiou...
RE: Would you put smart tech on every window or just stick with doors?
I get wanting less hassle, but I keep wondering if we’re just making it easier for someone who checks the “hidden” spots. Like, - sure, but what about that one window no one expects? I’m tempted to add sensors to the up...
RE: Dealing with sweaty windows: Which Energy Star brands actually help?
I’ve noticed the same thing - bedroom windows fog up first, even though we don’t do anything different in there. Is it because people breathe more in bedrooms at night? Or maybe curtains slow down air movement? Our bathr...
RE: How tricky is it to make a window bigger?
Is it always necessary to bump up the header size, though? I get the structural concern, but in my 1950s ranch, the span wasn’t huge and our inspector said the existing framing could handle a slightly wider window. Maybe...
RE: Triple-pane vs. double-pane windows for northern winters: worth the upgrade?
I keep wondering about this myself. I’ve got a 1950s place with some pretty drafty corners, but after I swapped out the ancient single-panes for double-pane, the difference was night and day. Not sure triple would’ve mov...
RE: What would you do if a window pane cracks while you're trying to replace it?
I always wonder if there’s some kind of glass gremlin hiding those shards. When I swapped out a cracked pane in my bathroom, I thought I’d nailed the cleanup - until my foot found a piece weeks later. Is it just impossib...
RE: What if you had to pick curtains for every room but could only use one fabric?
I keep wondering if the fabric is really the main thing, though. Like, what about how the curtains hang or the color? I had these linen-look curtains (not real linen - something cheaper) and even though they wrinkled lik...
RE: Which way do your windows face for max winter sun?
I’ve wondered the same about thermal curtains - sometimes they seem to block drafts, other times not much difference. Have you looked into window films? I tried a DIY kit last winter and it helped a bit, though it’s not ...