- Heat gun's a lifesaver, but yeah, scorch marks happen faster than you'd think...been there myself. - Good call on priming—definitely worth the extra...

Haha, same here...those shrink-wrap kits aren't winning beauty contests, but man do they work. Also, don't underestimate foam weatherstrips—cheap, eas...

Yeah, I've noticed that too...mine kick in randomly after heavy rain. Upgrading regular fans and cracking a window slightly usually works just as well...

Good point on zoning, but from my own experience, View's automation actually adapts pretty well even without manual zoning. I thought I'd miss the fle...

Totally agree about the mild soap thing—keeps the edges intact way longer. Another small tip: watch out for condensation buildup in colder months... m...

Totally agree—spent months fussing with UV films myself before switching to cellular shades. Also, silicone spray's been great for me; rubber conditio...

Haha, can totally relate—mine weren't fossilized exactly, but they were close enough. Weather stripping made a huge difference for me too. Quick tip: ...

This is so true. I tried doubling up some IKEA panels once—didn't sew or tape them, just overlapped a bit more on the rod. It wasn't magazine-perfect,...

I did something similar last year when we remodeled our den—wired motors for roller shades. Agree, the wiring part was straightforward enough, but pat...

Totally agree on checking insulation first. A few other quick things worth trying: - Weather stripping around doors (cheap and easy). - Thermal curta...