I’ve run into that same debate—patch or paint—more times than I can count. My house is a ‘62 ranch, and the previous owners had painted over the trim ...

Had a similar debate with myself last fall after a gnarly windstorm took out one of our old single-panes. Here’s how I broke it down: I checked the se...

You nailed it—new windows are only half the story if your house is older. When I swapped mine, I didn’t think much about ventilation at first, and I e...

I totally get the frustration with shrink-wrap—been there, done that, and honestly, I still find bits of plastic hiding behind radiators from two wint...

Funny you mention the draft—had almost the same thing happen with mine, except it was the installer missing a tiny bit around one of the skylight corn...

That’s so true. I used to obsess over making the caulk look neat, but after a couple winters, I just want the drafts gone. One thing that’s worked dec...

Yeah, that's a good point—nothing stays perfect forever, especially when it's constantly exposed to sunlight and weather. I've used GE Silicone II aro...

I tried the thermal curtain + dehumidifier combo last winter, actually. It wasn't exactly a magic bullet, but it did help quite a bit. Here's what I d...

Totally get where you're coming from. When we upgraded to mid-range, the energy savings weren't massive right away, but over a year, it definitely add...

I've been considering interior storms too, but honestly, film and weatherstripping did more than I expected for my old farmhouse. Sure, they're not as...