What is out your window today?
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Comments (18)Shrink film saves a lot of energy on old windows, even if the space is more than 1/2". The film stops convective heat losses (air moving heat out through gaps), and these convective losses are huge compared to conductive losses. And they even help a lot on newer windows. I have a bay window that fogs up badly. I order some extra screens for the crankouts and replaced the screen with film. Then put some thin foam on the backsides to create an airtight seal. No more fogging and a lot of heat saved since these crankouts did not close absolutely tight (convective losses). Also, my middle bay window between the crankouts would fog - I made a storm from screen window storm frame and put shrink film on. This middle window is kept in place with some clear plastic tabs and there is also foam on the back to create a seal. The result is no more fog. If the convection within the space was wasting much of the heat, I would see condensation but I don't....See MoreWhat's out your window?
Comments (42)mamagoose, where did you find that Tardis hat? I need one! My view is wet, wet, wet despite the predictions of a warmer and dryer winter for us. El Nino was supposed to push the Jet Stream farther south than usual. We started out that way but then December came along and it all changed. We're ahead of average for rain and snow fall, which is a good thing. Perhaps we won't have as bad a fire season this year as we had last year. My view is also barer than usual. I had a number of plans die from too much water because my inconsiderate and/or clueless kitty corner backyard neighbor put in a French drain, routing all his water to my and my next door neighbors' property (this isn't legal but we haven't pursued action). I lost my scarlet oak, a dogwood, an 8' wide 'Carol Mackie' daphne and a 8' tall Enkianthus, all planted nearly 2 decades ago. The loss of the trees completely changed the sun/shade pattern in this area and the loss of the 2 shrubs left huge holes so I started on a total redo a few summers ago only to put it all on hold until the fence is rebuilt. No point putting in new plants only to have them trampled during fence construction. I never thought it would take this long to get to the fence but other projects took priority (took us all summer 2 summers ago to replace our rotting deck). But this year will be the Year of the Fence (even if it kills us, lol). Anyhoo, here's my view from my corner windows by my sink as of a few moments ago. This was what the area in the top photo looked like a few years ago. Sigh. Oh, well, it's just means I have opportunities to try new plants!...See MoreWhat was on your plate for your main meal today?
Comments (32)Today I had a burger at a local place I've never been to before, it was pretty good. I've been craving my black bean soft taco recipe all week though so I made them yesterday with homemade tortillas and they hit the spot! Mhmmmm good! I feel like a Campbell's commercial! ;) Slow cooked black beans with seasonings in the Crock-Pot all day, make the rice, combine rice and beans with some homemade salsa, pile on a homemade tortilla with shredded cheese, sour cream and pico if you like...delicious!...See MoreWhat's view out your kitchen window on May 19th? Here's mine
Comments (21)mobuddy89, my understanding is that flies are attracted to the moisture from the eye's tear ducts. Not sure about the ears, I guess I assume it's because the skin is thin inside their ears with the blood vessels right below the surface. Some folks think masks are frou frou, but I'll never forget a herd of horses I stopped to snap a photo of a couple summers ago. This pretty paint mare came up to me, and her face was totally black, covered with flies like its own mask....See More- 9 years ago
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