Mixing modern glazing compound with linseed putty isn’t the worst idea, honestly. I’ve done it on a couple of sashes from the ‘30s—just a small batch,...

That amber tint is weirdly familiar... I had the same thing happen after using one of those “permanent clarity” sprays. At first, I thought it was jus...

That “site prep” one gets me every time. Here’s what I do: I ask for an itemized quote, then literally go line by line and ask, “What does this cover?...

That’s exactly what happened to me last year, except I didn’t catch on right away and ended up with a little patch of mold behind one of the curtains....

Good point about the attic hatch—I overlooked mine at first too. Another sneaky spot is electrical outlets on exterior walls. Got some foam outlet gas...

Yeah, I ran into the same thing when we bought our place. Thought the windows were the main culprit, but after doing a smoke test—just holding an ince...

Yeah, inline boosters can definitely help in those tricky setups. Had a similar issue myself—long duct runs and rooms at the far end always felt stuff...

Good point about opacity—it's easy to underestimate how much sun actually gets through. If you ever decide to swap fabrics, most motorized systems let...

Had something similar happen last spring. Spent hours sealing around the window, convinced I'd nailed it. Next storm, water still trickling in. Turned...