Yeah, moisture absorbers have been my go-to as well. Drilling always seemed risky—once you alter the frame, there's no easy fix if things go sideways....

I hear you on the humidity thing—honestly, keeping an eye on that made a huge difference for me. I used to think condensation was just inevitable in w...

Your mineral spirits tip is spot-on—I switched to that myself a while back and haven't looked back since. It's funny how often people rush prep work, ...

I've used the backer rod and caulk combo quite a bit, and honestly, I've found it to hold up pretty well over the years. The key benefit is that the b...

I've had pretty good luck with those shrink-wrap window insulation kits. I was skeptical at first—seemed kinda gimmicky—but honestly, they made a noti...

Totally get where you're coming from here. When we replaced ours a few years back, I debated forever between mid-range and premium. Ended up biting th...

Can't argue with measuring obsessively—been there, done that. But honestly, one thing I've found even more helpful is doing a dry fit before you commi...