Tightening toggle bolts in old plaster is a bit of a tightrope act, isn’t it? I usually go slow and stop as soon as I feel resistance—if you hear that...

Ha, you’re not kidding about the “roll of the dice.” When we opened up our dining room wall, we found a couple of old shoes and a bird’s nest—guess th...

I've messed around with foam sealants a bit—honestly, they're pretty handy for filling bigger gaps or uneven spots. Just gotta be careful not to go ov...

I've been wondering about acoustic glass myself lately. How much better is it compared to storm windows though? I've had storm windows for years, and ...

I've had acoustic windows in my old place for about five years now, and yeah, they're great for noise and insulation, but honestly, the savings on hea...

I've had mixed luck with weather stripping myself. Sure, it's easier to swap out later, but have you thought about how much rain actually gets in? If ...

Haha, financing windows...who knew indeed? Honestly, every time I think I've got homeowner stuff figured out, something new pops up to surprise me. B...

Hmm, fair enough, but isn't framing rarely perfect anyway? I mean, I've replaced a bunch of windows over the years, and even when I thought my framing...

Interesting about the furniture rearranging...never would’ve guessed that either. But are you sure the dehumidifier’s the real hero here? I mean, yeah...

True, fiberglass is handy, but ever had a squirrel chew right through it? Happened to me twice last summer... Maybe aluminum dents, but at least critt...