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RE: Solar screens look different once the room lights are on
Alongside the solar-control figures, compare visible-light transmittance for each fabric. A screen can reduce solar heat gain yet transmit so little daylight that the room feels dim; the two ratings help show where each ...
RE: Tried out black window trim - totally changed my curb appeal
Black frames really do have that effect, don’t they? I put them in my 70s ranch about three years ago and even though the siding’s still the same faded color, people keep asking if we did a major remodel. It’s wild how m...
RE: Quieting down city noise: which window upgrades actually work?
It’s wild how much sound can sneak in around the tiniest gaps. I used to think windows were the whole problem, but after pulling off some old trim and seeing daylight around the frames, it clicked - no wonder the living ...
RE: Finally Got My Skylight to Open Remotely - Worth It?
That’s exactly it - when the power cuts out, all those bells and whistles are useless if you can’t just reach up and close the thing. I actually did try a battery backup once (picked up a kit online), but honestly, it wa...
RE: If you had to pick: cordless blinds or shades for a house with kids and pets?
I get what you’re saying about the insulation, but after swapping out my old roller shades for honeycombs, I honestly didn’t notice a big difference on my heating bill. They definitely cut drafts right by the window, but...
RE: If your cabin could talk: windows that keep out the howling wind
I get what you mean about missing the old house sounds. When I swapped out the original windows in my place (late ‘60s ranch, nothing fancy), the first winter felt weirdly quiet, almost like the house was sealed in a jar...
RE: Budgeting for new windows - how do you approach it?
I went with fiberglass windows about five years ago, and honestly, the upfront cost was a bit tough to swallow at first. But looking back, I have noticed a definite drop in my energy bills - especially during winter mont...
RE: Thinking about new casement windows, but my wallet's crying already
I swapped out my old double-hungs for Andersen casements about five years ago, and the noise reduction was definitely noticeable. My street isn't crazy busy, but there's enough traffic to annoy me at night. With the new ...
RE: finally got new windows and it's like a whole new house
Definitely noticed this too. We upgraded to triple-pane about four years ago, and while the energy savings weren't exactly groundbreaking, the condensation issue was a big win. Before, I'd wake up to puddles on the sills...
RE: Thinking about using Costco for window replacements - worth it?
Went through Costco for windows about three years ago myself. Overall, pretty satisfied with the quality and warranty coverage, but yeah, the install wasn't exactly plug-and-play. Had to fiddle around quite a bit with al...