Yeah, metal frames are a real pain for wireless sensors. I’ve run into the same thing with my back door—steel frame, and every sensor I tried would ju...

That’s exactly what happened with my place. I always thought new windows would be the magic fix, but after sealing up every little gap, it got way qui...

Funny how you mention the newspaper insulation—I’ve run into that too, and even some old wool rags stuffed in the gaps. It’s amazing what people used ...

I hear you on the grooves being dust traps. We put farmhouse trim in our mudroom a couple years back, and honestly, it looks great from a distance but...

One thing I keep circling back to is how much you actually use the blinds or tint feature day-to-day. I mean, I like the idea of electrochromic glass—...

Couldn't agree more with this. I was skeptical at first because of the upfront costs, but after crunching the numbers, I realized it really does pay o...

I had a similar experience when we moved into our current place. The previous owners had installed these huge floor-to-ceiling windows in the living r...

I've had similar experiences with foam around my attic vents—worked great at first, but after a few seasons, it started cracking and letting drafts in...

Your point about reliability is a good one. I hadn't really thought much about control panel glitches or maintenance issues down the line. I've been c...

I've used silicone grease on window hinges a few times. It definitely feels smoother than WD-40 and doesn't drip everywhere. But yeah, it does attract...