I get the draw of cordless cellular shades, but honestly, I’m not convinced they’re always the “best compromise.” I actually went with cordless faux ...

I get the appeal of wandering and stumbling across something new, but honestly, I think it’s overrated sometimes. There’s a fine line between adventur...

Totally agree, but I’m gonna push back a little—sometimes airflow isn’t enough if the house is just old and leaky in the wrong places. I put in new wi...

Funny you mention that—I did windows first in my ‘70s split-level, thinking it’d be a game changer. Only after blowing cash on triple panes did I real...

That’s a fair point about repairs—being able to fix something yourself is a huge plus. I’ve always been tempted by the smart glass, though, just for t...

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...