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RE: Solar screens look different once the room lights are on
For daytime privacy, neither solar screen is a one-way barrier; it mainly filters daylight. A separate sheer layer may obscure the view while still letting light through, but the fabric and extra layer will dim the room ...
RE: How do I replace my windows without falling down the stairs?
Taking out the stair banister - yep, did that once and regretted not planning better. I always wonder, though, for folks with super narrow stairs, is it safer to take the window out through a second-story window with a p...
RE: Windows that won’t break the bank (or your off-grid dreams)
I get what you’re saying about quick fixes, but I always wonder if spreading out those efforts actually helps in the long run. I tried film and stripping on every window one winter - some spots felt better, but the draft...
RE: Trimming window openings without wrecking your walls
I hear you on the foam - tried it once and spent more time cleaning up than actually insulating. I keep coming back to mineral wool too, but I always wonder about the long-term air sealing. Do you use anything to back up...
RE: Rain does the work: New glass coatings that actually stay clean?
I’ve noticed the same thing with my windows - south side gets more sun, and those coated panes almost clean themselves after a good rain. Here’s how I tackled the north-facing ones, since they never seem to stay clean fo...
RE: Finding a window installer who actually listens
That checklist idea is gold. I’ve started doing something similar, but I just jot notes on painter’s tape stuck to the wall - super low tech, but it works. One thing I’d add: ask installers how they seal gaps before they...
RE: Keeping the cold out: DIY window hacks for off-grid living
Heavy curtains definitely pull double duty in winter - insulation and, apparently, dog dens. I had a shepherd mix that used to wedge herself behind ours like she was tunneling for gold. The curtains survived, but the rod...
RE: Why is outside noise STILL getting through my windows?
That’s interesting about the laminated glass - never tried that myself, but I’ve heard it’s a game changer for folks on busy streets. I totally get what you mean about chasing down every little draft and still feeling li...
RE: WHAT DID YOU WISH YOU KNEW BEFORE REPLACING YOUR OWN WINDOWS?
Totally agree - “maintenance free” is just marketing talk. I found out the hard way that composite sills dent if you even look at them funny. One thing I wish I’d known: check the corners for gaps *before* the caulk drie...