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Sound & Sun
Replacement windows, exterior doors, and interior doors tested for decibel reduction, UV transmission, and thermal performance. Elena measures U-values, runs decibel meters at rush hour, and checks UV bleaching on fabric samples. Every review includes a utility-bill comparison.
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UV Through the Window: Which Glazing Protects Your Kid's SkinI measured UV transmission through our old single-pane glass, basic double-pane, Low-E uni...
Sound & Sun
Aug 06, 2026
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Interior Doors That Actually Block Sound: Hallway Test Outside a 3-Year-Old's BedroomI measured decibel drop across hollow-core, solid-core, and better-sealed interior doors d...
Sound & Sun
Aug 03, 2026
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3 Windows, 3 Price Points: Decibel Drop at Rush Hour, Austin TX SummaryI measured sound transmission on three replacement window options during Austin evening tr...
Sound & Sun
Aug 02, 2026
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