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RE: Anyone else tried those layered sheer shades?

Window lasagna sums it up perfectly—my living room looks like a fabric sandwich half the winter. I tried those layered sheers too, thinking they'd giv...

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RE: Trimming window openings without wrecking your walls

I get what you’re saying about the foam—been there, done that, and had to pry off trim that looked like it was trying to escape the wall. That stuff e...

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RE: NEW WINDOWS, HIGHER HOME PRICE? TRY THIS FIRST

Funny you mention outlets—I was convinced my living room window was the culprit, but nope, it was actually the outlets along that wall. On a windy day...

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RE: Ever notice how double glazing can cut down on street noise too?

That’s exactly what bugs me, too. I did the same acrylic sheet trick in my old flat, and while it was a game-changer for noise, summer was a pain. I u...

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RE: Getting new windows in without the headaches: my step-by-step

Taking it slow really saved my bacon when I did my windows last fall. I got ambitious and thought I could knock out the whole front of the house in a ...

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RE: That weird greenish hue on new windows—does it bug you?

We swapped out our old drafty windows for new ones a couple years back, and I remember being a little thrown by that greenish tint at first, too. Thou...

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RE: Getting your space ready before new windows go in—my checklist

I’ll admit, I’m one of those people who usually tries to get away with just shutting the door and crossing my fingers. Last time I had windows replace...

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RE: Keeping street noise out: what works for sealing old windows?

Heavy curtains are underrated, honestly. I had the same experience—after years of wrestling with plastic film and sticky foam, I finally just picked u...

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RE: City Noise Driving You Nuts? My Window Upgrade Story

That’s so true. When we swapped out our old single panes for new ones, the first thing I noticed was how weirdly quiet it got—almost too quiet at nigh...

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RE: What if you had to live in the desert for a year?

Ain’t that the truth. I tried to save a few bucks with regular caulk on my patio door, and after one good dust storm it was like I hadn’t sealed it at...

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