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RE: Wired Contacts or Wireless Sensors for HVAC Window Rules?
The fail-safe question seems easier to manage if “window closed” requires more than the last open/closed value. Could the rule also require every sensor to have reported a healthy status within a defined interval? For e...
RE: Double pane vs. low-e film: which saved you more on bills?
That’s interesting about the noise reduction - I didn’t expect that to be such a big difference. When you put the film on, did you use one of those shrink-wrap kits? I’m curious if you noticed condensation building up in...
RE: Tackling new windows: where do you even start with DIY tutorials?
That’s actually a really clever idea with the infrared thermometer - I hadn’t thought of that. I just finished my first window swap last month, and honestly, I kept second-guessing every step. The videos make it look so ...
RE: Swapping out old windows to save on heating and cooling? Here’s what worked for me
I had no idea new windows could actually make condensation worse, but I ran into the same thing - especially in our back bedroom. Like you, I tried cracking a window, but then it just felt like I was throwing money out. ...
RE: Ever notice how double glazing can cut down on street noise too?
I actually just went through this whole process last fall, and I totally get what you mean about stick-on films not really cutting it. I tried those first - figured it’d be a quick fix for the traffic noise outside my be...
RE: How I made my window upgrade affordable (without draining my savings)
That’s actually really reassuring to hear. I’ve been staring at my old drafty windows for weeks, debating if I should just bite the bullet and try something more DIY. The caulk thing drove me nuts too - so messy, and it ...
RE: Wood windows for old houses - who actually makes good ones these days?
Here’s how I tackled this: First, I made a list of local millwork shops and reached out with photos of my windows. Some never replied, but the ones that did actually wanted to see the frames in person. Next, I asked for ...
RE: What surprised me (and what went wrong) installing my own windows
I get the appeal of low-expansion foam, but honestly, I’m still a little wary after my first go. Maybe it’s just me being overly cautious, but I actually had better luck with backer rod plus caulk for some of the bigger ...
RE: Swapping out double-pane glass for triple-pane: is it possible?
I’m in the middle of deciding if I should do this, too. I started by taping plastic over my double-pane windows last winter to see if it helped. The drafts were way better, but my bill didn’t really budge. I’m wondering ...
RE: What would you do if a window pane cracks while you're trying to replace it?
I actually had the opposite experience with blue masking tape - the stuff kept peeling up on me, maybe because it was humid? Ended up using regular old packing tape, which was stickier but left some gunk behind. As for t...