I get where you’re coming from about the fading—my hardwood floors have seen better days thanks to the sun. But honestly, I don’t think a little tint ...

Couldn’t agree more about air leaks being a bigger deal than people think. I used to just pile on the blankets and hope for the best, but after a few ...

I ran into the same issue with those little drafts sneaking in. What finally worked for me was layering a thin bead of clear silicone caulk just at th...

Totally with you on the dust—my kitchen cabinets looked like an archaeological dig after ours went in. Here’s what I wish I’d done: Step one, tape up ...

I tackled a DIY window replacement on our guest room last summer—figured it was small enough to manage myself. Honestly, it wasn't as intimidating as ...

Good points, but sometimes older windows really are past their prime. I spent hours sealing gaps last winter...still woke up to icy panes. Upgrading t...

I've noticed condensation really depends a lot on indoor humidity control...more than just the windows themselves. When we upgraded to newer windows, ...

Totally agree about installation—makes a huge difference. When we moved into our place, we had condensation all winter, even with good vinyl windows. ...

Totally agree about the hassle factor with curtains on huge windows. I had these massive floor-to-ceiling windows in my living room, and honestly, cur...

We had a similar issue with awnings—thought they'd be perfect, but after dealing with storm damage twice, we decided to ditch them. Ended up applying ...