I’ll admit, rope caulk is handy in a pinch, but I’ve actually had better luck with those old-school felt weatherstripping rolls for drafty sashes. The...

Had a nearly identical situation with my own place a few years back—different era, but same “too many windows” problem. Mine’s an 80s split-level with...

Fiberglass windows are actually pretty solid—I've put them in a couple homes where folks wanted something tougher than vinyl but didn’t love the look ...

Tape and I have a love-hate relationship, especially when it comes to drafty windows in these old houses. Reminds me of a job I did last January—clien...

I’ve run into that plaster situation more times than I can count—patchwork city over here too. Layering can help with sound, but honestly, it’s a bit ...

That sticker shock is real—I’ve seen folks get wide-eyed when I show them the price sheet for tint-changing windows. Honestly, in my own house, I went...

We had a similar issue when we moved into our place near a busy intersection. I was skeptical about curtains at first, but honestly, heavy blackout cu...

I've installed quite a few motorized shades for clients, and honestly, your experience isn't uncommon. But I gotta say, the newer generation motors se...

Funny you mention spinning clothes at higher RPM—I had a similar "aha" moment last winter. My laundry used to come out soaking wet, and I'd just toss ...

Couldn't agree more about padding the timeline. Last year, I was replacing windows on an older bungalow and discovered the framing wasn't even close t...