Had a similar headache in my 1935 place. Those thick plaster walls with metal mesh are a nightmare for wireless anything. I switched to lithium batter...

We upgraded to double pane with argon a couple years back—noticed a slight dip in our winter gas bill, but not huge. The house feels less drafty thoug...

That’s a solid tip—condensation can sneak up on you, especially with older windows. I’ve had similar issues in my 1960s place, and a slight gap at the...

Spreadsheets are helpful, but yeah, labor can be tricky to pin down. When we replaced ours, I included a buffer—about 15% extra—but still got caught o...