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RE: Anyone tried those see-through solar windows for their home?
Yeah, I’m with you there. I looked into these when we replaced our front windows last fall. The idea is cool, but the room definitely felt darker in the demo house. My neighbor did a couple on his sunniest side, and he s...
RE: That weird greenish hue on new windows - does it bug you?
I totally get what you mean about not noticing it after a while - my brain just tunes it out unless I’m really paying attention. Has anyone tried those window films or tints to change the color a bit? I’m curious if that...
RE: Total blackout or layered curtains: which actually works better?
That’s exactly how I felt about the liners - like, they help a bit but not a game-changer. I actually switched to double curtains too, and it seemed to make the room feel warmer. Maybe it’s just the extra fabric trapping...
RE: Unexpected challenges of putting in windows off the grid
That slipperiness is exactly what tripped me up with plastic shims too - almost lost a window once when it shifted after I thought it was set. Haven’t tried composite yet, but I’ve wondered if they’re any less slick or i...