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RE: Big windows vs heating bills - worth it?
Totally agree about layering curtains and shades - made a huge difference for me too. One extra tip: check your window frames for tiny gaps. I sealed mine with weatherstripping tape, and it cut drafts way down. Cheap fix...
RE: Need tips for installing vinyl windows without losing my mind
I've tried the laser level method, and honestly, it was a total game changer. Our house isn't exactly an old farmhouse, but whoever built it clearly wasn't big on right angles either...🙄 Anyway, I struggled with ...
RE: thinking about tackling Simonton retrofit windows myself - am I nuts?
Good points, measuring twice saved me more than once. Curious though, did you run into any issues with insulation or drafts afterward? Heard mixed things about retrofit windows and energy efficiency...
RE: finally ditched aluminum windows for milgard vinyl - worth the hype?
Totally get where you're coming from with the noise factor. When I first moved into my place, I honestly didn't think windows would make that big of a difference. But after swapping out the old aluminum ones for vinyl, i...