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RE: Smart glass windows at home: worth it or just a fancy gimmick?
- Totally agree on the basics making the biggest difference. I did dense-pack cellulose in my attic and sealed up the rim joists too - saw a huge drop in drafts and my winter gas bill. - Smart glass looks amazing, but I...
RE: What if you had to pick curtains for every room but could only use one fabric?
- Totally agree on poly-linen holding up better than pure linen. I’ve got both in my house - pure linen in the dining room, and poly-linen in the family room. The linen faded and got a bit brittle after two summers, but ...
RE: CHEAP WAYS TO KEEP THE COLD OUT OF OLD WINDOWS?
- Had the same issue with window film on my 1920s place - corners just wouldn’t stay down, even after cleaning and using a hair dryer. The tape left a mess on the old varnish too. - Ended up switching to rope caulk and t...
RE: Windows: From Boring Glass to DIY Masterpieces
- Yep, moisture’s a huge pain - my basement windows used to sweat like crazy and nothing would stick for long. - Old paint layers are the worst. I ended up scraping and lightly sanding just to get film to halfway behave....
RE: Surprisingly Smooth Window Upgrade: Local Company Makes Good
- Totally relate to the “mystery box” vibe - never know what you’ll find in these old houses. - Couldn’t agree more. It’s like a weird game of hide and seek. - Energy savings were underwhelming here too, but comfort was...
RE: ANYONE GETTING MONEY BACK FOR NEW WINDOWS?
- Totally agree on the paperwork - feels like they want your life story for a couple hundred bucks. - Did a full window swap on my '68 split-level, and honestly, the rebate was nice but not game-changing. - What actually...
RE: Turning old windows into a cool wall display - my favorite trick yet
Totally get where you’re coming from. Restoring old windows is a rabbit hole - been there. A few thoughts: - That’s the heartbreak right there. Sometimes you think you’re saving history, but the wood says otherwise. - ...
RE: Making tiny rooms feel bigger: which windows actually help?
- Agree on the big glass - looks great, but I’ve felt that cold draft even with “energy efficient” panes. The heat just escapes. - Higher, smaller windows worked well in my last reno. Still bright, less chilly at couch l...
RE: Which matters more to you: original wood windows or modern replacements?
- Understand the appeal of double-pane, but I’ve had luck restoring my originals with proper weatherstripping and storm windows. - Not as airtight as new ones, sure, but my drafts dropped way down - plus, I kept the lo...
RE: City noise driving me nuts - soundproof curtains or acoustic windows?
Totally agree on acoustic windows being the better long-term solution. A few extra points from my own experience: - Curtains help a bit with higher-frequency sounds - voices, birds, general street noise - but they're pr...