Totally agree—rollers plus curtains can be a solid combo, especially for big windows. Another thing you can try is mounting the roller shades inside t...

Good points about checking higher up, but honestly, I've seen cases where the issue wasn't even exterior. Sometimes condensation buildup inside the wa...

Privacy glass definitely has its perks, but you're right about the hassle factor. If anyone does decide to go that route, I'd recommend starting small...

Haha, you're definitely not alone on that rustic trim adventure...we've all had our DIY moments that turned into family legends. Good catch on the scr...

Rope caulk is definitely underrated—I've recommended it to clients plenty of times. Another quick tip: ever tried shimming windows with playing cards?...

Totally agree, flashing is usually the main suspect. Also worth checking the caulking around the window frames—sometimes it looks fine at first glance...

Totally true—quick fixes can do wonders. One thing I'd add is checking the window alignment and hinges. Had a similar issue at my place, thought I'd h...

Had something similar happen a while back—my kitchen window latch decided to randomly give up at midnight. Thought I was in a horror movie for a sec.....

I tackled something similar when we replaced windows on a client's older home last year. Your spreadsheet method is pretty solid—I did something simil...