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RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter
I've actually had the opposite experience with foam tape. I tried rubber first because everyone recommended it, but for some reason it didn't stick well around my older window frames - maybe the wood finish or something?...
RE: Replacing windows without emptying your wallet
Vinyl was definitely the way to go for us too. I didn't even think about noise reduction at first, but after installation, it was like night and day - especially since we live near a busy street. Wood frames do have char...
RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows
Honestly, in my experience, lighter fabrics don't do much for insulation - at least not noticeably. They definitely brighten up the room visually, but if you're really concerned about keeping heat in (or out), heavier fa...
RE: Busted Glass Blues: Quick Hacks for a Broken Window?
Yeah, I switched from regular plastic to thicker vinyl last winter after a branch cracked our window during a storm. It definitely cut down on drafts way better than the thin stuff - no more feeling that chilly breeze sn...
RE: Finally upgraded my windows and feeling pretty good about storm season now
We did something similar last year - finally bit the bullet and replaced our old single-pane windows with double-pane ones. Honestly, I didn't expect much beyond maybe a slight improvement in noise reduction, but the dif...
RE: Windows for mountain homes - vinyl vs fiberglass?
I've heard good things about fiberglass, but honestly, I'm not convinced it's always worth the extra cost. I replaced my old vinyl windows with higher-quality vinyl ones about five years ago, and they've held up great - ...
RE: Just Found Out Lowe's Card Can Help Spread Out Window Costs
We had a similar experience when we redid our kitchen flooring. The website didn't mention anything special, but when we asked at the store, they had a 12-month no-interest deal going on. Saved us quite a bit of stress b...