I totally get what you mean about paperwork overload. I used to keep every single scrap, thinking I’d need it for rebates or warranties, but it just t...

Cutting out the rot and piecing in new wood is exactly what I ended up doing on my front porch windows. I tried the hardener and wood filler route fir...

Painting Fibrex isn’t as risky as it sounds, but there are a few catches. I tried it on a couple of window sashes last fall after the color faded—used...

Interesting perspective, but I'm honestly wondering if the simplicity might be a downside too. Like, automatic adjustments are great in theory, but wh...

I've been thinking about acoustic windows myself, but I'm curious—how much of a hassle is the installation process? Like, do you have to replace your ...

I've been down the weather stripping route too, and yeah, it does help more than you'd think. But honestly, the bass-heavy noises from trucks and buse...

I get the appeal of privacy glass, but honestly, I'm not totally sold on it yet. Curtains might seem old-school, but they're easy to swap out, clean, ...

Totally agree about the masking tape—it's saved me from silicone disasters more times than I can count. One thing I'd add is to make sure you peel the...