Packing tape’s about as good as it gets for a quick fix, honestly. I tried duct tape once (figured it’d be stronger), but it was a pain to get off lat...

Yeah, I had similar hopes about all the “smart” stuff making a difference on my bills, but honestly? Once I figured out which windows were letting in ...

I get the charm thing, but honestly, those hook-and-eye latches just feel like a band-aid to me. I tried them on my old bathroom window and even with ...

I tried doing two windows last spring, thinking I’d save a chunk of change. By the time I bought the right caulk, shims, and a new miter saw blade (di...

I get the whole “cave vibe” thing with curtains—honestly, blackout panels just make my living room feel like a bunker. For sliding doors, I tried thos...

I get why drip caps are getting so much love here, but I’m still not convinced they’re the magic fix for every leaky window. Maybe I’m just a little j...

I get where you're coming from—triple-pane windows always seemed a bit gimmicky to me, especially considering the price jump. When I moved into my pla...

Hadn't really considered the caulking angle before, but now that you mention it, makes sense. When I moved into my place last year, I was convinced th...

Yeah, foam expansion is sneaky stuff—I learned that the hard way when I tackled my first DIY window project. Thought I'd done everything right, but ne...