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DIY & Home Improvement

Paper Roses

(7,545 posts) Wed Oct 22, 2014, 05:06 PM Oct 2014

I have never done this but am thinking that now may be the time to install this film to help keep this old house a little warmer this winter.
If you use this film, how difficult is it to install? What brand did you buy?

I Googled and found 'Duck' brand shrink film at(shudder) Walmart. 10 PK kit for $11.43.

Your thoughts?
http://www.walmart.com/ip/17133826?adid=22222222227016740459&veh=sem&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=40872617312&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=78765400352&wmlspartner=wlpa

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Do any of you fine folks install shrink wrap window film for winter? [View all] Paper Roses Oct 2014 OP

I've used it on several large North-facing double pane windows. postulater Oct 2014 #1

We use it. Fairly easy to install and it works. Go for it! Purveyor Oct 2014 #2

I would use the blue painter's tape instead Warpy Oct 2014 #3

I tried it once pscot Oct 2014 #4

I've done it. It worked fine until The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2014 #5

I use it - usually the Duck brand A Little Weird Oct 2014 #6

Use painters tape H. Cromwell Oct 2014 #7

Question to you who have suggested painters tape. Paper Roses Oct 2014 #8

You're correct H. Cromwell Oct 2014 #9

3M blackcrowflies Oct 2014 #10