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RE: Torn between Simonton's contemporary vs traditional picture window styles
I totally get what you mean about that initial adjustment period. When we switched ours, I felt like the room shrank a bit at first too... but honestly, now it feels cozy and intentional. Glad you're getting used to it!
RE: Windows icing up again - time for an upgrade or ghost story?
Humidity control's definitely a good starting point, but I wouldn't totally rule out the windows yet. I mean, sure, getting a hygrometer and running a dehumidifier can help big time (it did for me too), but sometimes old...
RE: Street noise driving me nuts - storm windows or acoustic glass?
Interesting about the bookshelf trick - I might give that a shot. I've noticed rugs make a difference too, especially thicker ones. Anyone tried layering rugs or carpets to dampen noise even more? Curious if that's overk...
RE: Budgeting for new windows - how do you approach it?
Glad I'm not the only one who struggled with those window film kits at first... my first attempt looked like a bad art project, haha. Totally agree about thermal curtains though, they were a game changer for us too. It's...
RE: Thinking about privacy glass for home windows - worth the hype?
I get what you mean about frosted films feeling a bit gloomy after a while. I tried them in my kitchen and, yeah, it did kinda feel like living in a fog bank some days, especially when the weather was already gray outsid...