dancer81
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RE: Finding the sweet spot: picking window coatings for both sun and cold

Yeah, same here with the old wood frames—no matter how much caulk I use, there’s always a little draft. I’ve tried those plastic window films, and the...

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RE: Letting in more light without roasting your living room

I did the same thing with the film on my west-facing windows—honestly, I barely notice it unless I’m cleaning. It’s made a huge difference in the afte...

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RE: WHO DO YOU TRUST FOR NEW WINDOWS? QUICK POLL ON BRANDS & EXPERIENCES

Couldn’t agree more. I went with mid-range windows but paid extra for a local installer who was super picky about the details. No drafts, no weird noi...

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RE: Cheap and cheerful ways to dress up plain window frames

That’s pretty much what I did too, and honestly, it made a bigger difference than I expected. MDF is alright for most spots, but yeah, humidity can me...

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RE: Is it really cheaper to swap your own windows? Real numbers wanted

Did the same math when I needed to replace two old windows in my basement. Figured I’d save a ton, but after buying the windows, the trim, some foam, ...

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RE: Keeping Cool: Best Window Choices for Sweltering Summers?

I swapped out two windows for low-e last year, and honestly, the difference wasn’t night and day. My place is older too, so I think a lot of the cool ...

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RE: Street noise driving me nuts—storm windows or acoustic glass?

Yeah, acoustic glass definitely helps with noise, but like you said, energy savings are probably minimal. When I moved into my current place, street n...

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RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows

Yeah, cordless can definitely be tricky on wider windows. Had a similar issue with mine—around 8 feet—and it drove me nuts trying to keep them level. ...