Nose prints are basically a permanent feature on my back windows at this point—my lab’s convinced she’s the neighborhood watch. I actually switched to...

I get the temptation to just slap it on wherever it works, but I can’t help wondering if there’s a better workaround than taping it to the trim. Metal...

I tried making my own with acrylic and magnetic strips last winter—honestly, it helped with both noise and drafts. Not perfect, but better than double...

Yeah, the noise reduction with Simonton is no joke—my neighbor replaced his old single-panes with them and you can barely hear the street now. I was h...

I've never tried dish soap personally, but I have a feeling it might mess with the caulk's adhesion. I mean, dish soap is designed to break down oils ...

Had the exact same issue with silicone caulk on my south-facing windows. Switched to polyurethane-based sealant—bit messier to apply, but it's held up...

Yeah, crawlspaces are sneaky like that. Mine seemed fine at first glance, but when I finally crawled down there (not my favorite weekend activity, btw...

Motorized shades are definitely cool, but honestly, I'm still a bit skeptical about the whole smartphone scheduling thing. Don't get me wrong—it's con...

Yeah, totally been there. It's easy to get caught up trying to squeeze extra life outta stuff, but energy efficiency upgrades usually pay off quicker ...

I definitely agree metal flashing is the way to go. Tape can be okay for quick fixes, but storms really put it to the test. Learned that myself a coup...