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...