I get what you mean—“smart glass just feels like a black box.” I’ve had my share of DIY wins around the house, but anything that needs a reset button ...

North-facing rooms are a real pain in the winter, I totally get it. Mine has always been cold, no matter how high I crank the heat. I tried the cellul...

I’m with you on the weatherstripping tape—definitely helps, but yeah, it’s not going to magically fix 80-year-old windows. I’ve tried the plastic shri...

Good points here, but have you thought about long-term durability? I went budget-friendly on my first house too, and yeah, they were fine at first—no ...

I haven’t seen anyone mention manufactured homes yet, so I’ll share my experience. My home is a 1970s double-wide in Largo, and I wanted to upgrade th...

Jumping in to second what @kathyr27 and @anime800 said about Karoly Windows & Doors. They did my windows in my 1963 home in Apollo Beach and were ...

Wow User41, thanks for the mini tutorial! It’s easy to get lost in the aesthetics and forget the science behind it. I’ll add a simpler note: choosing ...

All these ideas about bigger windows and more light are awesome – I love a bright house – but I do have a practical concern: the heat. Our living room...

All these ideas about bigger windows and more light are awesome – I love a bright house – but I do have a practical concern: the heat. Our living room...