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RE: Modern Window Upgrades in Old Houses: Worth the Trade-Off?
- Not sure I’m sold on the “too quiet” part... sometimes I actually miss a bit of street noise, especially during summer evenings. - I get the charm thing - old wood frames have character, but ours were a pain to keep ...
RE: Anyone else notice the greenish tint on new energy-efficient windows?
- Gotta say, the tint doesn’t bother me much - maybe I just got used to it? - I actually think the tradeoff’s worth it for lower bills, especially in summer. - Weirdly, my house has warm trim and I barely notice...
RE: Keeping the cold out: DIY window hacks for off-grid living
- Rope caulk is definitely ugly, but honestly, it’s saved me a ton on heating bills in my 1950s place. I just squish it in and forget about it till spring. - Tried the shrink film last year. You’re right, it’s basically...
RE: Trying to pick between angled and curved windows for living room upgrade
- Gotta admit, I went with angled windows in my last reno and honestly, I haven’t missed the curves. - Trim was way easier - just regular wood, no bending or fighting with it. Saved me a bunch of headaches (and probabl...
RE: How I spotted a shady window installer (and what tipped me off)
- I totally get what you mean about installers who actually know their stuff. The last window crew I talked to didn’t even mention U-factor until I brought it up, which set off a little alarm bell for me. - When my HVAC ...
RE: Total blackout or layered curtains: which actually works better?
- Totally agree about the edge light - layering really does help with that, especially in older homes where nothing’s quite square. - I’ve found that a combo of a thicker blackout with a lighter sheer catches more cold a...
RE: WHAT MADE YOUR WINDOW QUOTE JUMP? MATERIALS VS. INSTALLATION
Funny you mention that - I actually tried to negotiate something similar when we did our sliders last spring. Here’s what happened: - Contractor said no-go on partial installs because of “liability” (his words). Apparen...
RE: Tint-changing windows vs. smart blinds - which one's better?
- Definitely relate to the repair headaches. I looked into smart glass for our sunroom and the quotes alone made my head spin, never mind the “what if it breaks?” part. - Had a friend who tried to DIY a fix on his smart ...
RE: Thinking about upgrading to smart windows - anyone tried View vs SageGlass?
Totally agree on the prep part - learned that lesson the hard way when my brother-in-law tried to DIY his smart windows install (don't ask 😂). I've only got View windows at home, but they've been solid so far. Lo...
RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter
Good points about the mounting - made a big difference for me too. A couple other things I've noticed: - Fan placement matters a lot. I moved mine slightly away from the window frame, and it cut down on vibration noise....