I get where you're coming from—tech can definitely be finicky. But I wouldn't write off smart blinds entirely just yet. A couple of years ago, I insta...

Totally relate to the cozy-factor dilemma. I tried motorized curtains in the living room a while back—super convenient, especially for tall windows—bu...

I've used rope caulk a few times, and honestly, it's pretty forgiving. A couple winters ago, I sealed up some drafty windows in our old guest room—it ...

Totally get where you're coming from on this. A few years back, I upgraded from old double-pane windows to triple-pane, mainly hoping for better insul...

Yeah, learned that one the hard way myself. I remember my first DIY window tinting attempt—thought I'd nailed it, stood back proudly admiring my handi...

Could definitely be thermal expansion, but don't rule out the house settling either. When I redid my floors a few years back, I swore something was of...

I used to think the same thing until we moved into our current place. The previous owners had installed plantation shutters everywhere, and I was pret...

That's an interesting thought—I haven't checked specifically about Costco, but from my experience with other big-box stores, warranty terms usually st...

Interesting you mention that... I installed Simonton vinyl windows about five years ago, and they've held up pretty well overall. But like your brothe...

Painting definitely helped in our place—went from a medium beige to a soft off-white, and it made a surprising difference. Have you considered changin...