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RE: Letting more sun in without major renos - what’s worked for you?
Mirrors really do pull their weight, don’t they? I tried the reflective paint route too, but like you said - if the wall’s not smooth, it just highlights every imperfection. I’m a big fan of high-lumen LEDs, though. They...
RE: Sliding vs. double-hung vinyl windows: which install is less of a headache?
Shrink film is such a hassle, I totally get it. I used it for a few years and while it did cut down on drafts, it always felt like a temporary fix - plus, I’d end up poking holes in it trying to open the window for a bre...
RE: Saw a study on window longevity - are we doing enough?
That’s interesting - my experience was a bit different, but maybe it comes down to how leaky the house was to start with. I had weatherstripping and storms put on my 1915 double-hungs, and honestly, the energy bills went...
RE: Simonton vs. Andersen windows - worth the extra cash?
Yeah, totally agree - installation and upkeep really do make or break performance, no matter what the label says. I’ve seen Simontons hit surprisingly good U-factor numbers when installed right, and honestly, air leaks f...
RE: Swapping out window hinges: do you go solo or call in the pros?
That’s honestly the part that gets overlooked in most tutorials. The mechanical side of swapping out hinges seems simple - unscrew, swap, screw back - but the alignment is where it gets tricky, especially on older window...
RE: How tricky is it to make a window bigger?
That’s a solid reminder about the permit situation - my city was picky too, even wanted engineer-stamped drawings for anything messing with headers. I did this a couple years back and went with triple-pane for the new op...
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RE: When your “smart” windows aren’t so smart after all
There actually are a few setups that’ll function entirely offline, but they’re usually more DIY or “prosumer” than plug-and-play. I put together a system last year using Zigbee motors and a local hub (Hubitat in my case)...
RE: Did you know window boxes used to be called "window gardens"?
That’s definitely key. I learned the hard way - didn’t add enough holes and ended up with a soggy mess. On the paint front, I’ve had slightly better luck sealing the wood before painting, but it’s still not a perfect fix...
RE: Getting help with window upgrades: what’s actually available?
That sticker thing drives me up the wall too. The first time I did a window upgrade, I tossed the stickers without thinking - just assumed the invoice would be enough for rebates. Turns out, those little labels are basic...