- Yeah, those wedge stoppers are basically toys for determined kids. I've seen toddlers outsmart them faster than you'd think. - Metal guards might no...

- Pocket installs can work, but I’ve seen a lot of issues crop up down the line, especially with old brick. - Even if the original frame *looks* sol...

Good points overall, though I'd be cautious about battery-powered shades for really large windows. From experience, bigger shades tend to drain batter...

Haha, that's a pretty accurate description. Rope caulk's decent for temporary fixes, but honestly, it's more of a band-aid than anything else. Seen pl...

Curtain measurements are definitely trickier than most people realize. Couple quick points from my experience: - Floors are rarely perfectly level, e...

Yeah, patience is key...and honestly, I don't always have enough of it. Tried window film last winter, and while it helped a bit, the install was a pa...

Cellular shades are decent, but a couple things to keep in mind: - For really large windows, cellular shades can sag or bow over time—seen it happen ...

Good points above, but honestly, DIY window replacement can be trickier than it looks. Couple things to keep in mind: - Measuring twice is good, but ...

Did a lot of installs and honestly, results vary. But yeah, double-pane makes sense if your old windows were drafty or single-pane. Few things I've se...