I totally get what you mean about the “quick fixes” not really cutting it. When we moved into our place last fall, I thought a tube of caulk and some ...

I actually had to patch a couple spots—especially where the old frame was really wedged in. The drywall paper tore a bit, and I got some minor crumbli...

I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I’m not sure a universal upload portal would actually solve all the headaches. Like, even if every insta...

Totally relate to that. I’m still figuring out what I actually like about home ownership, but there’s something kinda rewarding about those little pro...

That’s interesting—my experience has been a bit of a mix between what you described and the previous post. I tried the DIY route first, too, since I f...

I totally get what you mean about the patchwork approach—it’s been the same story in my place. I started by sealing up the obvious drafts with weather...

Tried the plastic film last winter—thought I’d nailed it, but peeling all that sticky tape off my 1920s trim was a nightmare. Magnetic panels sound in...

This is a really good point. I'm actually in the middle of setting up my first place way up high (still getting used to the altitude, haha), and I've ...

Good points on sealing gaps—I just moved into my first place and noticed a huge difference after weatherstripping around the doors. Curtains helped a ...

I've been wondering about tempered glass too, especially since my dog loves pawing at the window whenever squirrels pass by. Does anyone know if tempe...