We went with heavier drapes in our living room, and honestly, they didn't make the space feel cramped at all. The trick was mounting them higher and w...

Glad to hear the storm windows made such a difference for you. I had similar doubts about attic insulation myself, but after finally biting the bullet...

Totally agree—installation quality really makes or breaks it. I've swapped out old drafty double panes for new, properly sealed doubles, and the diffe...

I've definitely noticed vinyl getting brittle in harsh winters. A few years back, I installed vinyl windows in my cabin up in Vermont—seemed like a gr...

Pairing bamboo shades with curtains definitely adds warmth and texture—I've done it myself in our guest room, and it turned out super inviting. But ho...

That's definitely true—vinyl windows have improved a ton over the past decade or so. I replaced some old aluminum windows with vinyl about three years...

I've seen a similar setup at my neighbor's place, and algae wasn't really an issue because they painted the barrels dark to block sunlight. Leaks can ...

Been there, done that...honestly, I'd say focus more on the U-factor. It's directly about heat loss, so lower numbers mean less money flying out your ...