I totally get the frustration with paint getting peeled up—my place is a 1940s bungalow and the paint situation is, uh, less than ideal in spots. I ac...

I've had mixed luck with those smoothing tools too—sometimes they're great, other times they just smear everything around. Honestly, the wet finger tr...

Honestly, upgrading might not be the magic fix you're hoping for. I swapped mine out last summer thinking it'd solve everything, but the new one still...

Totally agree about vinyl weatherstripping—it's been a lifesaver for me. When I moved into my first house, the windows were ancient and drafty as heck...

Residue wasn't a big deal for me either—just wiped it off with some Goo Gone and it was fine. But honestly, draft stoppers are the way to go. They loo...

I tackled this exact thing last fall when I noticed drafts sneaking in around my kitchen windows. Honestly, silicone caulk isn't too tricky, but there...

I've been using cellular shades for about a year now, and honestly, they're pretty great at balancing insulation and natural light. Mine are a lighter...

Honestly, I'd probably grab some towels first just to stop the immediate mess, but then I'd get creative. Maybe duct tape and a garbage bag? Sounds si...

Casements are pretty nice, actually. Had them in my last apartment and loved how they caught the breeze. Only downside was the crank mechanism—ours go...

Yeah, I'm starting to realize that's probably true. When I moved into my first house last year, we had this exact problem with the big living room win...