I’ve definitely been there with the two-board clamp trick—mine ended up looking like I’d tried to fold a soda can by hand. If you’re stubborn and insi...

Honestly, I’m right there with you on the battery thing. Swapping out AAs at 2am because some window sensor decided to start chirping is the worst. At...

Matching trim is always a pain, especially if the wood’s got any age or unique grain. What’s worked for me: I’ll sand down the new piece, hit it with ...

Fiberglass might be a bit more stable, sure, but honestly, if your vinyl windows have held up decently for 8 years with just minor expansion issues, s...

Yeah, I totally hear you on the dusting issue—woven shades look great, but maintenance can be a drag. Another option I've found helpful for large wind...