Yeah, it’s a pain trying to keep track. I just did new windows last winter and the installer had no clue about the latest rebate forms—had to call the...

I get what you mean about epoxy, but honestly, I’ve had better luck with a simple screw and washer fix for floppy handles. Same here—never really tru...

Yeah, patching those holes is a pain but I’d rather deal with that than worry about the kids. I used metal guards too—honestly, the extra work is noth...

Not sure I’d call blackout curtains a game changer for everyone. They help, but I still get light sneaking in at the top and sides, even with the wide...

I went with farmhouse trim and cellular shades last year, and honestly, I kinda regret it. The shades themselves are great functionally, but visually....

Yeah, rope caulk's decent for smaller gaps, but like you said, bigger drafts need more muscle. I tried shrink-wrap film last winter—worked surprisingl...

I've been considering smart windows too, but I'm still a bit skeptical about the long-term reliability. Good to hear your neighbor's experience has be...

I took the efficiency quest a step further in my Clearwater home by experimenting with a triple-pane window on one of our large picture windows. The r...

Don't hesitate to invest in better windows if noise is driving you crazy. It's so worth it.

For me, the inspection was smooth. The inspector just checked that the windows installed matched the permit and were sealed properly. If something doe...