Did the outlet sealing thing last summer—honestly didn't expect much, but it actually made a noticeable difference. I live downtown, and the traffic n...

Totally agree on the tension rods being unpredictable—had a similar experience myself. Roller shades are solid, but another underrated choice is cellu...

Haha, isn't that the truth...every fix seems to uncover another hidden issue. Curious though, did you notice a big difference in noise levels after up...

Fiberglass windows are solid, no doubt, but honestly, wood-clad windows deserve a closer look too. I've had fiberglass before, and yeah, they're rigid...

Totally agree with this. Learned the hard way after patching a basement window leak with silicone—lasted maybe two storms before it was dripping again...

I've seen some vinyl windows that look pretty convincing at first glance, especially from the street. But up close, you can usually tell they're not r...

I've seen foam strips used behind aluminum trim before, and honestly, I think you're onto something there. It might not be a perfect fix, but reducing...

Interesting approach, but honestly, leaving gaps at the joints might cause issues down the line with moisture getting in. I usually prefer a flexible ...

Totally agree on the sanding—skipped it once thinking paint would hide everything, and boy was I wrong. About the window frames though, I've seen some...