I hear you. When I did my attic insulation, the contractor had no clue about the paperwork either—just handed me a generic receipt and called it a day...

I’ve wondered about this with older homes—especially the drafty ones. I swapped out my original 1950s windows a few years back, hoping for lower bills...

Tried the magnetic panels last winter on my old aluminum windows—definitely a step up from the plastic film circus. They’re sturdy and actually seal p...

Yeah, I’ve seen some issues over time. In our last house, the vinyl windows in the basement started getting black spots in the corners after a couple ...

I've had aluminum-clad wood windows on my place for about 12 years now, and honestly, fading hasn't been an issue at all. They're south-facing too, so...

I've had double-pane windows for years and honestly never felt like I was missing out. A neighbor went triple-pane recently, mostly for energy savings...

Yeah, I can see why you'd do that in bathrooms, moisture being what it is and all. But honestly, for windows, as long as you use a decent quality prim...

Good point about lighting, but I'm wondering if relying too heavily on accent lighting might backfire? I've seen some setups where the trim looked fan...

Sounds like you're on the right track. Had a similar situation myself—thought it was just cosmetic, but ended up replacing part of the header and some...

Painter's tape is great advice, but honestly, do you find it tricky peeling it off without messing up the caulk line? I've had mixed results. Also cur...