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RE: South-Facing Vs. East/West Windows for Winter Warmth - Which Works Better?
I get what you mean about the “magic” of south-facing windows. People talk like they’re some kind of cure-all for winter chills, but honestly, if your windows are drafty, the direction seems kinda moot. I bought my place...
RE: Impact glass vs. shutters for storm season - what’s your pick?
I hear what you’re saying about the insurance savings and convenience, but I keep getting stuck on the price tag for impact glass. When I got quotes, it was way more than I expected. Maybe it pays off if you’re staying p...
RE: Window financing deals seem kinda sketchy lately?
That’s wild - same thing happened to me when I looked into “no interest” window financing last fall. The ad made it sound like a no-brainer, but once I actually sat down with the paperwork, there were all these little fe...
RE: Would You Share Pics If Your Window Swap Made Your House Look Totally Different?
I get what you’re saying about foam - seems like everyone swears by it, but I had my doubts too. When we did our windows last fall, I actually skipped spray foam and just used some dense backer rod with caulk. Not perfec...
RE: Anyone else notice the greenish tint on new energy-efficient windows?
Yeah, I totally get that. We swapped out our windows last winter and the living room definitely has a different vibe now. I can’t quite put my finger on the color - sometimes it’s greenish, sometimes just duller? Our sna...
RE: Dealing with foggy windows: replace the glass or just reseal?
That’s kind of what I was afraid of… I keep looking at the price tags and thinking, “Maybe I can just caulk it and call it a day?” But knowing the fog might just come back in a few months is pretty discouraging. I’m temp...
RE: Swapping out old window handles - worth it for the style boost?
Universal handles are such a misnomer - mine needed almost an hour of “convincing” before they’d fit. I get the appeal of new hardware, but honestly, I’m not sure it was worth all the fuss. The windows do look better, bu...
RE: Thinking about privacy glass for home windows - worth the hype?
We went with textured glass in our kitchen last year, and honestly...it's decent, but cleaning the grooves can still be annoying. Honeycomb shades sound interesting though - might give those a shot upstairs. Thanks for t...
RE: Windows that survive thin air and chilly temps
Honestly, I'm not totally convinced it's inevitable. I've had standard double-pane windows in my place for about four winters now, and they're holding up surprisingly well. Sure, they're not as fancy as the coated ones, ...
RE: Thinking about moving to the Grand Canyon state, but worried about the heat
We haven't switched out our windows yet, but we did put reflective film on a couple of the worst sun-facing rooms. Honestly, I was skeptical at first - seemed gimmicky - but it actually made a noticeable difference. Not ...