Weatherstripping makes a surprising difference, honestly. I’ve swapped out the old felt stuff for newer silicone or foam strips on a bunch of windows—...

Draft stoppers and heavy curtains are honestly underrated—sometimes simple really does the trick, especially if you’re renting and don’t want to mess ...

Honestly, I hear this from a lot of folks with older homes—no matter what you do, there’s always that one drafty spot. I liked this line: That’s ...

I’ve actually lined a couple of boxes with that thin foam insulation before, and it did help keep the soil from freezing up so fast in early spring. B...

Interesting take on oil primer—personally, I’ve had good luck with some of the newer waterborne alkyds. They’re not quite as bulletproof as old-school...

That’s interesting, because I’ve actually seen a pretty mixed bag when it comes to window upgrades. You’re right, triple-pane can make a huge differen...

I hear this a lot—window quotes can be brutal, and honestly, the payback isn’t always as fast as people think. I’ve seen folks save maybe 10-20% on th...

I hear you on the foam headaches. I used to be a foam-everywhere guy, but after chasing down some mystery drafts in a 1970s split-level last winter, I...

That’s been my experience too—sometimes less really is more when it comes to cleaners. I’ve seen folks go at old woodwork with heavy-duty stuff and en...

That's interesting, because in my experience, storm windows can vary a lot depending on how they're installed and the type you choose. If they're not ...