Totally get this. I tried restoring one of my 1930s sashes and even with new weatherstripping, there’s still a draft near the corners. I’m all for kee...

Yeah, those stickers are a pain. I had to peel off what was left of mine with a razor blade and hope the numbers were still readable. My question is, ...

Yep, you nailed it—the ENERGY STAR part is what tripped me up too. I figured all new doors would automatically count, but apparently not. I live in a ...

Yeah, I tried the towel trick last week when we hit single digits—definitely helped more than I expected. Rope caulk worked okay for me, but I found i...

I mean, comfort's great, but from a purely financial standpoint, it might take longer than you'd think to recoup the cost. Ran some numbers when we re...

Good tips here, especially about the flashing—hadn't thought to check that yet. Quick question though: is there a trick to neatly applying silicone ca...

I went the acoustic window route last year after moving into my first place downtown. Curtains helped a bit, but honestly, the windows made a bigger d...

I've tried acrylic sheets too, but honestly, cutting them neatly was a bit of a hassle for me. Ended up with some uneven edges and tiny gaps that let ...

I'd agree with that—impact glass is probably doing most of the work. When I upgraded my windows last year (first-time homeowner here, so it was a huge...

Haven't tried microporous paint yet, but now you've got me curious. I went with a standard exterior latex last summer and already seeing some bubbling...