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Help with Making Home More Energy Efficient
Asked by J.A. from Dallas
on March 13, 2007
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Our electric bill almost triples in the summer compared to the winter. We are looking into making our home more energy efficient.
Does anyone have any experience w...
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- We just got Radiant Barrier, more attic fans and more sprayed in insulation in December. Hoping it helps with the electric bills in the summer. A co-worker told us a...
- I think it was channel 4 that had a spot about this a while back and there was a company that would come out and evaluate your house and give you suggestions. the lad...
- the solar screens are a must!
Window Replacement
Asked by S.L. from Los Angeles
on January 3, 2008
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Can anyone recommend a good window company in the SF Valley (Encino area)? We are looking to replace the old wooden windows in our house. Thanks.
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- Hi S., I can't recommend a good window company off the top of my head, but will check it out for you. I am responding to your question because I own a wellness cent...
- American Vision Windows. Heard great things about them and my neighbor loved them and chose them after having 5 companies come out for estimates. They were no-pressu...
- I used a company in Chatsworth called Progressive Windows and Installation. I got their name from Angie's list. They had a ton of people that gave them glowing review...
Good Window Installers
Asked by P.M. from Dallas
on March 7, 2008
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Hi Moms,
We are planning to replace some of the windows in our house, looking for more energy efficient. Our house is older, built in 1969 in the North Dallas area...
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- Alamo Glass replaced all of the windows in our house two years ago and they did a great job. I highly recommend them. ###-###-####.
- I had the windows replaced in my Mom's house and in my own and was very happy with Sauz Windows. They were less expensive then most and Juan, (the owner), will work w...
- I'd like to know, too!
New Energy Efficient Windows
Asked by R.T. from Dallas
on February 18, 2010
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I am looking for someone to replace the windows in my house. Does anyone know of a reputable company? I have had several people come out to give me estimates but tho...
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- We replaced all our windows using TX Energy Concepts and we were very happy with the entire process. The salesman as well as the workers were honest, friendly and ver...
- I don't know of any but if you are looking to save money on your electricity call my dad. He is an energy broker and reps for over 20 companies. He got a mom on Mamape...
- Long's Window's in North Richland hills ! We have used them to replace all the windows in our house. Great guy !
Recommendation for Window Treatment - Home Depot, Eddie Zs? Etc..
Asked by G.M. from Chicago
on June 10, 2008
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We've been in our house for a year now and still have papershades for our window treatments! One of my goals this summer is to get some real window treatments, at le...
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- We got some nice faux wood blinds from Home Depot. They look great and won't warp like the real wood ones can if exposed to moisture. All of my family has allergies ...
- Hi Tisia, We put Home Depot "off the shelf" shades in some of our bedrooms (they have "standard" sizes or ones you can cut to fit if you have odd size windows). I don...
- My husband just bought and installed a shade from Home Depo yesterday. We currently have wood blinds in my 2 year olds room. They look great but do not keep his room...
Seeking Good Room Darkening Window Treatments
Asked by A.G. from Minneapolis
on February 22, 2008
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Hello there- now that it is getting lighter in the mornings, I am seeking good window treatments for my son's room. Right now we have some room-darkening shades that a...
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- We went to Menards to purchase them. They come in 3 different colors and in different thicknesses. Tell them you want the thickest one because it's for a child's room....
- try buying the wood blinds at home depot. they are fairly inexpensive, and keep most of the light out. my hubby works nights so we keep the bedroom dark with them If...
- I put Roman shades in my sons room. I found an easy sewing book that walked me through step by step to make them myself. Then I picked out a cool dinosaur pattern on...
Questions Regarding Home Energy Efficiency (Insulation/radiant Barrier/windows)
Asked by J. from Dallas
on May 18, 2008
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I'm thinking about getting radiant barrier and/or more insulation in my attic. I have a few questions that I hope some of you can answer:
1. If you have radiant b...
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- As far as the windows are concerned, Lowe's will meet or beat anyone's price, so get two or three estimates, then call Lowe's and they will work with you. I had two f...
- Check out www.texasefficiency.com You will find a list of providers who can help with what you want to do if you live in an area where oncor delivers you electric. ...
- We had our roof replaced last year and they ordered the wrong decking -- they ordered the more expensive one with radiant barrier on it but since it was already delive...
I Need Blinds!
Asked by L.C. from Washington DC
on January 24, 2012
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I have a very large arch window above my doorway of my new rental home. The problem is I prefer to have it covered for engery efficient and privacy reasons.
I just ha...
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- Love the contact paper idea. But if your house is a rental, you might not want to try that in case it damages the window--? Does it have to be honeycomb blinds? The...
- Do you have to do an arch-shape blind? You could always just use a regular rectangular blind, if you don't think it will bug you that the light shines in in an arch sh...
- if i bought the place i would paint the arch in stain glass paint. sense you didn't use the stain glass or frosted contact paper. another idea is to hang drapes that...
Advice on Purchasing a New Washing Machine
Asked by N.T. from Jacksonville
on May 21, 2009
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Hi Mamas.
I am in the market for a new washer and dryer. I've been doing my research online but thought I'd ask my own pool of experts using mamasource. Have any of...
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- N., I dont know much about the front loaders, but my Dad & Stepmom have one & my Dad said it cut their water bill in 1/2. Guess they are more efficient when it comes...
- Hi N. We have the Kenmore Elite top loader, and I love it. It's energy efficient and has several different cycles. What ever you purchase buy it at a Sears Scratch ...
- I LOVE my Maytag Neptune front load washer & dryer. So much so that when we moved to a new house we paid extra to bring them with us. I can't pinpoint why I love so ...
Looking for Replacement Windows
Asked by K.R. from Minneapolis
on September 14, 2009
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We live in a house that's over 80 years old and it's time to get rid of our very dilapidated windows. We have 9 that need to be replaced and we have one estimate so fa...
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- Our house is about 100 years old, and we needed new windows but didn't want to lose the character of the old windows that "match" the house. Mon-Ray is a company in t...
- I highly recommend North Central Builders. They have replaced nearly all of our windows and a sliding glass door. The biggest selling point for me was that I actuall...
- We bought our windows ourselves from Menards (Special ordered Pella windows with uva/uvb protection, etc. Our house was built in 1973). Then we paid a contractor frien...
