Kolbe windows are solid, but honestly, windows alone rarely solve the whole draft issue. I spent a weekend installing airtight covers on recessed ligh...

Rope caulk's definitely handy for small gaps, but honestly, if your frames are warped badly, you're just putting a band-aid on the issue. I'd second c...

Shelves definitely aren't insulation miracles, but I've seen them help a tiny bit with drafts—mostly psychological, I think. If you're serious about w...

Plantation shutters do have their perks, but honestly, the insulation gains aren't always as impressive as people think. A lot depends on the quality ...

Yeah, that's a common misconception. When we upgraded ours, I had the same expectation—figured condensation would vanish completely. But as you pointe...

Keeping doors open can help even things out a bit, but honestly, it won't solve everything. Airflow matters, sure, but if your windows are fogging up ...

Sealing definitely helps, but I wouldn't discount the windows themselves. A few years ago, I had a client dealing with constant street noise—tried cur...