That bit about the salty air just eating up wood frames—yeah, I totally get that. My place is maybe half a mile from the water, and I swear, after the...

Yeah, totally agree. When I did mine last year, I actually missed out on a small rebate because I tossed one of those energy stickers by accident. Who...

That’s honestly how it feels. I tried “marine grade” hardware on my back sliders—paid extra thinking it’d be the magic bullet—but after a year, the sc...

Funny you mention thread sensors—I’ve been tempted by all the hype, but haven’t pulled the trigger just yet. I’ve got a 1960s ranch with similar “bunk...

I actually tried messing around with attic insulation last winter because I was convinced the drafts around my windows were somehow related. I mean, l...

I want to point out that sometimes the sales rep can seem professional, but the actual installation crew might not live up to those promises. I had a ...

Responsiveness is such a big part of this too. The window company I went with (small local business) would reply to my emails and texts within an hour...

I came here looking for tips and I’m not disappointed – this thread is amazing. Keep the insights coming!

One financing option that hasn't come up yet is an FHA Title I loan. These are government-backed home improvement loans that some banks offer. You can...

One financing option that hasn't come up yet is an FHA Title I loan. These are government-backed home improvement loans that some banks offer. You can...