Fair enough, mixing finishes can look good if you're careful. But doesn't it get tricky matching hardware later on if something breaks or needs replac...

Yeah, silicone can be a pain if the surface isn't spotless. Rubbing alcohol usually does the trick for me, but honestly, I've found that using a scrap...

Yeah, same here. Tried those insulating films last winter, and honestly, I couldn't tell if they were doing much. Maybe a slight improvement, but noth...

I've looked into this before and honestly, the smart glass stuff seems cool at first glance, but the complexity and potential maintenance headaches pu...

Yeah, acoustic windows can help a lot, but you're totally right about the frames and seals. I learned this the hard way myself. When we first moved in...

I've tried the vinegar trick too, and yeah, it does seem to help for a while. But honestly, I found that after a particularly rainy season, the moss j...

Haha, the wonky corner struggle is real. I've tried all sorts of spline rollers—cheap, expensive, borrowed—and honestly, even the good ones don't alwa...

Twice a year feels like overkill to me. Honestly, I get why you'd be cautious after dealing with water damage (been there, it sucks...), but I've gone...

I get the paranoia angle, but honestly, I think after a while you'd just get used to it. Like when I first got a smart thermostat, I was checking the ...