That’s the truth—no matter how careful I am, there’s always that one drafty spot that shows up when it gets cold. I’ve patched and re-patched around my kitchen window, and every winter I swear I’ll finally get it sealed for good. Still, I’ll take a little imperfection if it means I actually finish the project before the holidays roll around.
I hear you on the custom milling. It’s a pain, but honestly, sometimes it’s worth the hassle. My last attempt at using off-the-shelf trim left some pretty obvious gaps, and I ended up going back with a router to tweak things anyway. But yeah, flexible molding and caulk have saved me more than once, especially in corners where nothing is square.
In the end, if it looks good and feels comfortable, I call it a win. Not every house needs museum-quality restoration. Sometimes you just need to make it work and move on to the next thing on the list.