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RE: What does a window EPD actually include?
The declared unit is an easy detail to overlook. One window EPD might report a complete window at a specified size and configuration, while another covers only the frame or a different configuration. Check the product de...
RE: Smart glass windows at home: worth it or just a fancy gimmick?
I looked into smart glass when we were house hunting last year, mostly out of curiosity. The idea of just tapping a button and having instant privacy is pretty tempting, especially since our living room faces the street....
RE: Getting money back for new windows: my step-by-step and any shortcuts?
That “one rebate per project” thing gets me too. I was kind of shocked when I realized it didn’t matter if you swapped one window or a whole houseful - same rebate. Makes you wonder who came up with that logic. I did th...
RE: Swapping out old windows for new ones - worth it for energy savings?
I get what you’re saying about the small gaps making a big difference, but I still think new windows can be worth it, depending on how bad your old ones were. In my place, the original windows were single pane and basica...
RE: Swapping Out Old Windows in the Mountains: Worth It or Just a Headache?
I totally get the struggle with matching whites - what looks crisp in the store always shifts once it’s up against older trim or weird lighting. I tried to keep my original trim when we swapped windows last spring, but h...
RE: Dealing with sweaty windows: Which Energy Star brands actually help?
I get where you’re coming from on layering up the small fixes, but I’m not totally convinced that Energy Star windows don’t make a bigger difference. I replaced all the original 1950s single panes in my place last winter...
RE: Swapping out old windows: worth the hassle?
That’s where I landed, honestly. My windows are old but not falling apart, so I just went with weatherstripping and some caulk - definitely a lot cheaper. The room still isn’t as cozy as it could be, but it’s a big impro...
RE: Regretting my window swap? Thoughts on vinyl replacements
Yeah, I totally get what you mean about missing the “soul” of the old windows. Our house is from the 60s, and the original wood frames were honestly kind of a mess - paint peeling everywhere, drafts galore - but they did...
RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter
Totally agree about sealing the seams first - I learned that the hard way. When I first moved in, I jumped straight into insulating without checking for leaks, and it didn't help much at all. Ended up peeling it back, se...