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RE: Trying to pick between angled and curved windows for living room upgrade
That’s actually something I’ve wondered about too - my place came with the standard angled windows, and I’ve been eyeing curved ones for a while. I assumed they’d be better for both insulation and noise, but hearing abou...
RE: How tricky is it to make a window bigger?
I totally get what you mean about the leaks - tracking down all those little gaps made a way bigger difference than I expected. That was my experience too. I thought just swapping out windows would be a magic fix, but n...
RE: Would you take out a loan just to get new windows?
I keep going back and forth on this. Our windows are ancient - like, you can feel the breeze if you stand next to them in winter. I did the heavy curtain trick plus those shrink-wrap kits, which helped a bit, but honestl...
RE: ANYONE GETTING MONEY BACK FOR NEW WINDOWS?
That’s exactly what happened in my place - nothing is square, so every window felt like a custom job. I actually tried to measure everything myself before the installers showed up, thinking I’d save time, but it turned o...
RE: City noise driving me nuts - soundproof curtains or acoustic windows?
I get why folks go for the full reglaze, but honestly, isn’t that kind of overkill if you’re just dealing with noise and not major drafts? I tried soundproof curtains first - just hung them up, no tools needed - and it c...
RE: Window choices when living way up high
Great tip about checking vents and outlets first. I'm new to homeownership and was just about ready to splurge on new windows myself, but now you've got me thinking... How exactly did you find those hidden drafts around ...
RE: Big windows vs heating bills - worth it?
Totally agree with this. Just upgraded mine last summer, and the quietness caught me off guard too. Also noticed the rooms feel way less drafty now - definitely worth the upfront cost for comfort alone.