Funny, I did almost the same thing last winter when my old windows started rattling every time a bus went by. I used that rope caulk stuff too—super c...

I hear you on the gadget appeal, but I’ve learned to appreciate low-tech after a few “smart” upgrades fizzled out on me. Had a fancy thermostat that w...

Been there, and it’s never at a convenient time. I remember a storm a couple years back when I tried the WD-40 route—ended up with slippery hands and ...

That’s a really good point about the installer—honestly, I got burned by that a few years back with a heat pump. The unit itself ticked all the boxes ...

Metal frames have been nothing but trouble for me too. I put a sensor on an old aluminum slider in our sunroom, and it would drop off the network ever...

I get where you’re coming from, but I actually had the opposite experience with the foam tape on my old sashes. Maybe it’s just the humidity here, but...

We had pretty much the same issue when we moved into our place a few years ago. Our living room has one wall that's almost entirely windows—gorgeous d...

Totally get what you're saying about zoning. When we were deciding between View and SageGlass, I initially thought the zoning was just marketing fluff...

I've done the caulk trick a couple of times, and honestly, it's a bit of a mixed bag for me. When I redid our guest room trim, I tried it out after se...

I feel you on that hybrid regret. When we renovated, I went vinyl thinking I'd save myself weekends of sanding and repainting. But now, every time it ...