I’m with you on the dehumidifier—ours is basically a family member at this point. I do think some fog is just life, especially in older houses. For me...

Good points overall, but honestly, I've had mixed results with wood frames. Even with solid maintenance, they eventually warped a bit in our climate. ...

We went with big windows in our living room last year, and honestly, the heating bill did go up a bit. Not crazy high, but noticeable enough that I st...

Totally agree about fiberglass holding up better long-term. Had vinyl windows at our old place, and after about 5 winters, the drafts got pretty notic...

Haha, seriously, comfort is underrated. We did something similar—prioritized bedrooms and main living areas first, then circled back for the rest. Spr...

Bubble wrap actually saved me one winter when my furnace died mid-blizzard. Yeah, goofy is right—but desperate times call for desperate measures. Sti...

Had a similar experience with our attic vents. Kept hearing this weird humming noise at night, and my first thought was something paranormal (thanks, ...

Good points about heat loss sneaking around in unexpected places. I upgraded my windows last year and noticed some improvement, but sealing up the gap...

Had a similar experience with plastic handles myself. I initially went for plastic because they were cheaper and seemed fine at first, but after about...

Yeah, totally agree with this. When we replaced windows in our 1920s bungalow, the inspection seemed pretty detailed, but once they pulled out the old...