Can’t argue with the science—if you’re seeing daylight around your frames, no amount of foam tape will save you from winter drafts or summer humidity....

That’s pretty much the story of half the old houses in my neighborhood—shims, caulk, and a prayer. I get it, sometimes you just want the trim up and d...

I actually broke out a data logger when we swapped out our windows—figured I’d finally put it to use instead of just bragging about owning one. The nu...

Plastic sheeting over doorways isn’t overkill at all, especially if you’re trying to keep dust out of the rest of the house. I learned that the hard w...

Tried those “energy saving” sensors on a few windows last year. The battery’s still kicking, but I’m not holding my breath for the full two years—mark...

I get the logic of skipping the windows, especially if you’re not living in Fort Knox, but I’d argue there’s a sneaky energy angle here. I put contact...

I’ve tried those moisture absorber packs too—honestly, they’re like putting a band-aid on a leaky pipe. In my old place (mid-80s build, drafty as heck...

Duct tape to the rescue, classic move. Honestly, I’ve been there—sometimes you just need to stop the immediate chaos and worry about elegance later. I...

Honestly, I tried those peel-and-stick metallic strips on my window frames last winter. They looked great—until my cat decided they were a new toy. On...

You’re definitely onto something with the drafty spots making more of a difference than what’s between the panes. I geeked out over this stuff when I ...