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RE: ONE BRAND FOR ALL YOUR WINDOWS OR MIX AND MATCH? WHAT'S BETTER?
I get the appeal of swapping windows room by room for deals, but I’ve always wondered - does mixing brands ever mess with the look of the house? Maybe I’m just unlucky, but I’ve had two different window brands side by s...
RE: Getting new windows in without the headaches: my step-by-step
I’ve actually wondered about this too. I get the idea behind HRVs and their efficiency, but isn’t there a risk of them running more often than needed? My neighbor’s unit seemed to run almost constantly in winter, and he ...
RE: Cold drafts sneaking in? Saw this trick on the news
That’s a really fair take. I’ve wondered the same thing about finding that “middle ground.” Like you said, I tried weatherstripping just the attic hatch and the old basement windows last year - nothing drastic, but it m...
RE: That time I learned the hard way that “dry heat” isn’t always better
Title: Dry Air Tradeoffs and the Weirdness of Adapting That’s interesting about the humidifiers - hadn’t thought about running one in the bedroom, but I might give that a shot. I agree, the dryness sneaks up on you. I n...
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RE: Worth the upgrade? Thoughts on insulated windows with gas fill
I swapped out the old single-pane windows in my place (built in the late ‘60s) for double-pane with argon about three years ago. I did notice the house felt less drafty, especially in winter, but the drop in my energy bi...
RE: Modern Window Upgrades in Old Houses: Worth the Trade-Off?
I get the appeal of restoring or adding storms instead of ripping everything out, but I wonder if we sometimes underestimate how much hassle it can be in the long run. That really hits home for me. We tried all the tric...
RE: How much time did you spend replacing your windows?
Interesting take on skipping the kits. I get why listing out every part would help with organization, but I’m not totally convinced it always saves time or hassle. In my case, the kit actually kept me from running back a...
RE: Trying to pick between angled and curved windows for living room upgrade
That’s something I keep circling back to - does the “wow” factor actually translate into real value, or is it just for show? I’ve looked at some houses in my area (midwest, older neighborhoods) and noticed those curved w...
RE: Window companies offering “flash sales” - is it really a deal or just hype?
I get where you’re coming from about pressing for details, but I’m not sure it’s always that simple. I mean, I’ve asked who’s actually doing the work before, and sometimes they’ll say “our team,” but it’s still a mixed b...