Yeah, learned that lesson the hard way myself. Got cellular shades thinking they'd keep the place warmer (and they did), but my dog had other ideas. C...

Yeah, totally agree about the sealing part. A couple years back, we had our windows replaced too—went from old aluminum frames to vinyl double-pane—an...

Yeah, you're definitely not imagining it. Polycarbonate panels are great for insulation and durability, but they're usually thinner and lighter than g...

Haha, same here. First time I used backer rod, I jammed it in way too tight thinking it'd seal better—ended up with gaps again after a few months. Les...

Yep, learned that the hard way too. Also worth mentioning—if energy efficiency matters to you, cellular shades are great for big windows. They trap ai...

Yeah, those DIY window film kits can be hit or miss. I tried one last winter—installation wasn't too bad, but getting it perfectly smooth was a pain. ...