Good point about prep work—it's easy to underestimate how much it matters. I've seen neighbors put premium silicone on poorly cleaned surfaces, and gu...

I've tried chemical strippers too, and yeah, they do cut down on sanding. But honestly, I find the cleanup afterward almost as annoying as sanding its...

I've had cellular shades for about five years now, and honestly, I wish I'd done it sooner. We went with double-cell shades because our house is older...

I went the direct-from-manufacturer route once with kitchen cabinets, and yeah, you're spot on about measurements. Thought I'd double-checked everythi...

I've tried the masking tape trick a few times, and honestly, it's been hit or miss for me too. Sometimes it peels off beautifully and leaves a crisp l...

I've tried both methods at different times, and honestly, silicone from the tube has held up better for me in the long run. Those peel-and-stick strip...

Interesting points about the west-facing clerestories. I hadn't really thought about orientation until after we installed our skylights—big mistake th...

Did my own window trim a couple years back—also inspired by YouTube optimism, lol. Honestly, it's doable with basic tools, but patience is key. Withou...

Couldn't agree more with this point. A few years back, we replaced our windows with Andersen Fibrex, and while they've held up pretty well overall, we...

Tried sealing mine a few years back—ended up with caulk everywhere but the actual gaps. Still not sure how that happened... Did you at least notice an...