That’s my only real hesitation too. Ever had it get stuck mid-close when rain’s coming in? I put a surge protector on mine just in case, but I’m still...

I get what you’re saying about vinyl flex, but I’ve actually had decent luck with higher-end vinyl windows in my place (built in the 80s, not super ti...

I had the same bubbling issue once—turned out there was an old layer of lead paint under everything. I just sanded and primed, but maybe I should’ve s...

I hear you on the document chaos. I’ve got a shoebox labeled “tax stuff” and, without fail, it’s the one HVAC invoice or rebate form that’s missing wh...

Funny you mention the fog—mine used to ice up on the inside every January, and that’s totally stopped since I swapped them out. I didn’t see a huge dr...

I get the gloves thing, but honestly, I found those thick ones made it hard to get a grip on the smaller screws and trim pieces. Ended up switching to...

Yeah, recessed lights can definitely be sneaky draft culprits... ever checked around your attic hatch too? I added some weatherstripping there last wi...

Totally agree with this. Reminds me of when I finally tackled the soggy window frames in our guest room. I always assumed it was just condensation fro...

Good point about reassessing priorities...have you found that spacing out installs helps you spot other home improvements you might've overlooked init...

Yeah, that's a fair point. When I upgraded mine a few years back, I did some rough math and figured it'd probably take around 8-10 years to break even...