Yeah, I’ve noticed that little bit of rattle too when the window’s open. Not a huge deal, but it’s there. The built-in look is honestly what sold me—j...

Man, this is too real. I swear half the remotes in my house are empty shells because I keep raiding them for “emergencies.” At least when the Wi-Fi dr...

That lines up with what I’ve seen in my place, too. My house is from the 40s and I was convinced the thick plaster was killing my signal, but once I a...

I get what you're saying about simpler trim keeping things open, but honestly, farmhouse trim doesn't always have to feel heavy or overwhelming. We we...

Yeah, windows made a huge difference for us too. We tried those outlet foam pads as well—honestly couldn't tell if they did anything. But sealing up t...

Garden hose test is handy, but honestly, I've had times where it didn't catch the leak. Sometimes wind-driven rain hits angles you just can't replicat...

Tried them a couple winters back in my old place—honestly, they held up better than I expected. Didn't flap around or anything, even on windy nights. ...

I totally get the patience thing—did some reglazing myself a couple years back, and yeah, humidity made it drag on forever. Honestly though, tradition...

I've noticed the same thing about wooden frames—they definitely seem to soak up moisture more easily. Switching to vinyl made a noticeable difference ...

Vinyl can definitely surprise you, but I wouldn't dismiss fiberglass too quickly. I've had vinyl windows in the past, and while they did hold up decen...