Yeah, the “tidy folder” is like a unicorn—heard about it, never seen one in the wild. I’ve got a shoebox of random receipts and warranty cards, half o...

Funny, I had a similar debate with myself last winter when the wind was basically whistling through my 80s-era casement windows. I figured it was just...

That’s the truth—installing windows isn’t for the faint of heart, especially in an older place where “level” is more of a suggestion than a reality. I...

Funny you mention the house smelling different. After I swapped out my old single-panes for new ones, the place actually lost that faint “old house” s...

Yeah, those labels can make your head spin. I’ve been in the biz for years, and honestly, half the time I just focus on air sealing and proper insulat...

That plastic film is a lifesaver when you’re dealing with 1960s windows that rattle every time the wind picks up—been there, done that. I used those k...

That paintbrush trick is gold—I use an old toothbrush for the same reason, but now I’m tempted to raid my garage for a paintbrush. I hear you on the d...

Yeah, grading is one of those sneaky culprits. I learned that the hard way—my first spring in this house, I figured a little paint would cover up the ...