Yeah, I’ve definitely noticed the weatherstripping thing too. First year I put up my own storm windows, figured just having a second pane would be eno...

Had something similar happen with a big bay window we put in a couple years ago. First freeze, I noticed this tiny crack running from the corner—barel...

Funny how you think new windows will be the magic fix, then you’re down in the crawlspace with a can of spray foam and a headlamp. Had a similar thing...

I’ve definitely run into that. The first winter I went all-in with foam board and heavy caulking, I thought I was a genius—until about January, when t...

I get the whole dry-fit and shim routine, but I’ve actually found that sometimes it just masks a bigger problem, especially in these old houses where ...

Couldn’t agree more here. I swapped out a bunch of old single-pane windows in my ‘70s ranch a few years back. Got sucked into the whole argon pitch, p...

I’ve tried a few different blackout curtain hacks over the years, and I do think they help a bit with temperature, especially in older houses with dra...

I feel you on silicone being reliable, but man...the cleanup drives me nuts every single time. Last summer I got talked into trying this supposedly "e...