I've had decent luck with a heat gun too, but man, I learned the hard way about scorching wood—got distracted once and left a nasty mark. Did you find...

We had a similar experience when we first moved near the coast. Went with wood windows because we loved the look, but man, they took a beating from th...

Used those shrink-wrap kits a few winters back. Honestly, they're pretty decent if you're careful putting them up, but by February mine started loosen...

Good points there, especially about vinyl holding up well over the years. Had Milgard vinyls myself for almost 10 years now and honestly they've been ...

Haha, marshmallow monster is spot on—I swear that stuff has a mind of its own. Last time I used spray foam, I thought I'd be smart and wear gloves... ...

Haha, cats and curtains—been there myself. I switched to bamboo blinds last year, and honestly, they're holding up pretty well. Plus, they add a nice ...

Same here with noticing all the small creaks now... it's like the house is talking back to me, ha. We went the DIY route—wasn't too bad overall, just ...

I've had both layered and single window treatments at different points, and honestly, it doesn't have to be a hassle. If you're wrestling with them ev...