Wood windows have always been a bit of a love-hate thing for me. I get the appeal—nothing beats that classic look and feel—but man, the upkeep can be ...

I dunno, renting one seems like a hassle for something that isn't too pricey to begin with. I bought mine a few years back when I had some sketchy dry...

Good points, but honestly, I think sometimes we overestimate how much these tiny fixes actually save. I sealed outlets and attic hatches too, and whil...

Yeah silicone's usually my go-to as well, but honestly I've had a couple spots where even silicone didn't hold up perfectly. Could've been my prep wor...

Honestly, curtains and windows won't do much unless you go full-on soundproofing (pricey and a pain). I built some DIY acoustic panels once—helped a b...