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RE: If you had to pick: cordless blinds or shades for a house with kids and pets?
Funny, I used to be all about “cohesion” too - then my dog got the zoomies and took out half a set of vertical blinds. Now it’s more like, what survives the chaos? Cordless shades in the kids’ rooms have been a lifesaver...
RE: Windows That Can Handle Ocean Air - Any Recommendations?
Yeah, I hear you on the “coastal rated” stuff. I bought into the hype with some fancy hardware a couple years back - supposedly stainless, but turns out it was the wrong grade. Now I get those weird tea-colored streaks d...
RE: Keeping City Noise Out: My Step-By-Step Window Upgrade
Funny, I tried the layered sheers thing too, but maybe my windows are just too drafty or something... didn’t notice much difference with the noise. Ended up going back to thick velvet curtains, even if it does make thing...
RE: Swapping out old windows for fiberglass: totally worth the effort?
I totally get the “close enough” trim thing. We swapped our windows last fall, and matching the new stuff to the original 1940s woodwork was...well, let’s say I learned to live with a little mismatch. The energy savings ...
RE: Window letting in cold air - any quick fixes?
I had pretty similar issues last year - old windows with gaps big enough to feel the breeze inside. I tried weatherstripping foam tape, and it actually helped a lot. Cheap and easy to apply, too. But yeah, prep work defi...
RE: Tint-changing windows vs. smart blinds - which one's better?
We went through something similar last summer when we were trying to tackle the awful glare in our living room. Thought smart blinds would be the perfect solution - automated, high-tech, all that jazz. But honestly, betw...
RE: Finally upgraded to Kolbe windows, anyone else notice a difference?
That's a great reminder, actually. A couple years ago, I was so sure my windows were the main issue because I could feel a noticeable draft whenever I sat near them. But when I finally got around to checking things more ...
RE: Choosing Windows for a Fresh Farmhouse Look
We had a similar experience when we redid ours a couple years back. Thought we'd nailed the measurements, but one window ended up being just a hair too big - cue my brother-in-law spending half the weekend shaving down t...