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RE: Picking the right window color for curb appeal - regrets or wins?
I’ll admit, I went with black frames a few years back thinking they’d look sharp against my old beige siding. They do, but man, the dust and pollen are relentless - especially in spring. I’m not out there polishing every...
RE: Cheap tricks for keeping car windows clear in the morning
Cracking the windows a bit does help, but in my experience, it only works if it’s not pouring rain or freezing out. I tried the dish soap trick last winter - just a tiny smear on the inside, wiped off with a microfiber c...
RE: What do you do with old window frames and glass?
Oh man, humidity is the real paint villain. I tried the “just sand and slap some paint on” method - looked fine for about a month, then the old layers started peeling like a sunburn. Ended up renting a heat gun and strip...
RE: ANYONE GETTING MONEY BACK FOR NEW WINDOWS?
I get the appeal of a rebate check, but honestly, after reading all the fine print and realizing how much documentation they wanted, I bailed. Maybe I’m just allergic to forms... or maybe I’m still traumatized from my la...
RE: What would you do if your window guy suddenly changed the price?
I get the frustration, but sometimes I wonder if it’s less shady and more just poor communication skills. When I did my kitchen reno, the cabinet guys swapped out a handle style and tacked on a fee - turns out, there was...
RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows
Went with wired motorized shades myself after the battery fiasco - can confirm, worth the hassle upfront. Though, routing those wires neatly was a weekend project I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy...
RE: City noise driving me nuts - soundproof curtains or acoustic windows?
Totally agree with the velvet curtain suggestion. I had a similar issue at my old place - busy street, buses rumbling by at all hours, you name it. I initially went all-in on acoustic windows, thinking they'd solve every...
RE: Budgeting for new windows - how do you approach it?
This is spot-on advice. When we replaced ours a couple years back, we waited until mid-November and ended up snagging a pretty decent discount. The installers were practically twiddling their thumbs waiting for jobs, so ...