- Definitely agree about not trusting paint. It’s like a band-aid on a broken leg sometimes. - One thing I’ve noticed: if the frame feels colder or ...

- Had the exact same internal debate last winter. The tilt-and-turns are slick, no doubt—my buddy in Germany sent me pics of his and I was jealous for...

- Been there with busted windows and no budget. - Heavy curtains help a ton—keeps drafts out, plus a little extra privacy. - Cardboard or foam boa...

- Totally agree—vines on a trellis work way better than I expected. Planted star jasmine and it took a couple years, but now it’s dense and makes a re...

- Had the same issue with batteries dying at the worst times. - Swapped to lithium too, but honestly, cold weather just eats them up faster. - Tri...

Good call on alignment—had the same issue. Also: - Rope caulk is underrated, easy to apply/remove, no residue mess. - Bubble wrap on basement windows....

We went through this decision last summer, and I ended up sticking with double-pane windows after a lot of back-and-forth. A few things that swayed me...

- DIY windows aren't always a nightmare...depends on the type and your patience level. - Did mine last summer—vinyl inserts, pretty straightforward ac...

Had a similar headache last spring when we got hit with nonstop rain. Weather stripping did the trick for most of it, but there was this one stubborn ...