Pulled off some window trim in my 1935 place a couple years back and found an actual old pack of Lucky Strikes wedged in the gap. Guess that’s one way...

I get where you’re coming from—the sticker shock on triple pane is no joke. But I’ve gotta say, after visiting my cousin in Minnesota last winter, I s...

Yeah, the “plastic-y” finish thing drives me nuts too. I did a bunch of window hunting last year for my 1935 place—mine have those fat, uneven muntins...

I get that, but I’ve actually been pretty surprised by some of the higher-end factory options lately. Maybe I just lucked out, but my 1915 foursquare ...

That bit about warping hits home. I tried resealing a couple on the north side of my place—looked decent at first, but once winter rolled in, the draf...

I’ve actually messed around with those little moisture absorber tubs (the ones with the crystals). They did pull some water, but honestly, I found mys...

I actually tried that “soundproof” paint in my old apartment—honestly, it was about as effective as painting the walls with yogurt. Maybe a tiny diffe...

That wire mesh in old plaster is a nightmare for any kind of wireless signal, right? I had to deal with that in my 1920s place, and it was honestly th...

That’s interesting about the silicone caulk—might have to try that myself. I’ve had similar issues with foam, especially in spots where the wood moves...

I've been wondering about acoustic windows myself. Curtains did almost nothing for me...maybe they took the edge off a bit, but honestly, still heard ...