Totally agree that sealing up drafts can do way more than people expect. I geeked out over air sealing my 70s ranch and honestly, the caulk and foam m...

Yeah, I’m with you—cordless shades are just easier when you’ve got kids and pets roaming around. I went with cellular ones mostly for the energy savin...

That’s interesting about the black casements—those really do stand out compared to the old aluminum sliders. I went the “blend in” route myself, mostl...

I get the appeal of switchable glass—it’s like living in a sci-fi movie. But honestly, for me, blackout blinds plus a reflective film did more for coo...

Totally get what you mean about the foam strips… I tried those too, thinking it’d be a quick fix, but they just crumbled after a few months. Honestly,...

That’s exactly what got me thinking about smart windows too. I used to be all about blackout curtains and simple fixes, but after seeing how much cool...

Couldn't agree more with this. We went through something similar a couple years back. At first, we tried all the usual DIY fixes—foam gaskets, weather...

I get the appeal of double-pane windows, but honestly, I'm still not convinced they're always worth the cost. We looked into it last year, and even wi...

I tried the interior storm windows on a couple rooms last winter, and honestly, I kinda liked them. Installation was definitely easier for me too—I’m ...

Haha, totally relate! Vinyl's decent, but fiberglass is a game-changer for mountain weather. Plus, better insulation means less heating needed—your wa...