Great insights here, especially about sealing and insulation—couldn't agree more. A few quick thoughts from my experience: - You're spot-on about old...

Good call on pairing bamboo shades with curtains—seen it done and it looks cozy. Another option might be woven wood shades with liners...still farmhou...

Haha, totally get that. Interior storms are great, but I ended up adding some string lights around mine—keeps a bit of that cozy fort feel without los...

Yeah, I lean toward polyurethane too, especially for spots getting hammered by sun or rain. Silicone can be great, but I've had a few cases where it j...

You're spot on about prep being key—seen it happen plenty of times myself. A quick wipe-down just doesn't cut it. I always tell folks: spend the extra...