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RE: Would you put smart tech on every window or just stick with doors?
I hear you on the battery shuffle - I had the same thing happen with my first setup. I thought I was being clever putting sensors on every single window, but by month three, I was regretting it every time the app pinged ...
RE: Do you go classic or modern with new windows?
Yeah, I hear you on the draft-chasing - my 1928 bungalow had me running around with a caulking gun every fall, and it never really made a dent. I finally replaced the worst ones in the kitchen and living room last year, ...
RE: How much would you pay to swap out those drafty windows?
Can relate to this. I used to think new windows would be a magic fix - just pop ‘em in and watch the energy bill plummet. Didn’t quite work out that way. My house is from the 1940s, and after sealing up what felt like ev...
RE: Faux wood vinyl windows - worth it or nah?
We did the faux wood vinyl swap about five years ago - also went with a walnut-ish finish. I totally get what you mean about the grain pattern repeating, that bugs me a little too, but honestly, nobody else seems to noti...
RE: Trying to budget for new Andersen double hung windows - what should I expect?
You’re not kidding about surprises - when I swapped mine (house is from the 1940s), I found a couple of hidden wasp nests and some very sketchy old insulation. Wasn’t a disaster, just added a bit to the timeline. But you...
RE: Which hurricane windows actually survive a real storm?
I’ve been through a couple storms with mid-range windows (Simonton, to be exact), and honestly, they did better than I expected. I did the install myself - took my time with the flashing and caulking, double-checked ever...
RE: Window choices when living way up high
We went vinyl for our condo windows about five years back, and honestly, they're pretty solid. But yeah, I get what you're saying about the chill factor - on those really icy mornings, you still notice it. We ended up us...
RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter
Cellular shades are decent, but honestly, thermal curtains have been my go-to. Got some thick ones a couple winters back, and the difference was pretty surprising. Sure, they're a bit bulky, but no drafts at all...and th...
RE: Budgeting for new windows - how do you approach it?
Haha, reminds me of when I replaced my kitchen window. Thought it'd be a quick weekend job, but nope...found some sketchy wiring hidden behind the drywall. Now I just mentally double whatever timeline I first imagine. Ke...
RE: window revamps: turning old panes into something magical
I see what you're saying, but I think there's a difference between digital frames and something you've crafted yourself. A while back, I repurposed an old window into a faux stained-glass piece for our kitchen. At first,...