You nailed it with the caulk—cheap stuff just doesn’t cut it for the long haul. I learned that lesson after a couple of winters when the draft started...

Shrink film was basically my cat’s favorite toy too—he’d go nuts for the crinkle. I tried the window sealing tape last year, and honestly, it worked b...

Totally agree with ditching the blue spray and newspaper—never got why people swear by that combo. I tried it a few times and just ended up with strea...

That puddle-on-the-sill feeling is way too familiar. I used to joke that my old windows were more like leaky faucets than actual windows—especially af...

I feel your pain with the bubble wrap—I tried it once too, and my cat thought it was a new scratching toy, lol. Honestly, thermal curtains were a game...

We went with linen curtains in our living room about two years ago, and honestly, I was a bit skeptical at first. I thought they'd wrinkle easily or b...

Yeah, bathroom ventilation is definitely key. We had a similar issue—thought new windows would solve everything, but nope. Turns out our kitchen exhau...

I totally get why you'd opt for regular blinds—sometimes simpler really is better, especially if you're worried about maintenance. I was pretty skepti...

We went with SageGlass about a year ago, and so far it's been solid. Had a couple app glitches early on, but nothing major. Haven't personally tried V...

One more factor I considered was choosing a local company versus a national or out-of-town operation. I had one outfit knock on my door (they were can...