I tried the caulking trick last year, thinking I could buy some time, but honestly, it just looked messy and didn’t last long. The salt air here is re...

I’ve been fighting the “white is just a suggestion” battle since we moved in. The previous owner left behind like, four different half-empty cans labe...

I totally get what you mean about the west-facing windows—ours are exactly the same. That late-day heat is no joke, especially when you want to save o...

That’s interesting, because when I went through the process last month, they wanted a full credit check plus my last two W-2s. My credit’s solid too, ...

Totally relate to the “sealed box” feeling after a window upgrade. When we swapped out our old single panes for triple glass (the ultra-slim ones, act...

I get where you’re coming from on the sticky residue—honestly, that stuff is a nightmare on old trim. I gave up on the cheap foam tape after my first ...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’m not totally sold on polyurethane over silicone, at least for windows. I did a ton of research before tackling ...

I totally get your skepticism—when I first moved into my place, I was convinced sealing gaps would barely make a dent. But honestly, it surprised me. ...

Totally agree with you there. As a first-time homeowner, I've been diving deep into insulation and energy efficiency lately—it's surprising how much h...

Exactly! When I bought my house, I found the bathroom fan venting straight into the attic—total nightmare. Rerouted it outside and added ridge vents f...