I get the importance of regular checks, but honestly, I think people sometimes overdo it worrying about tiny cracks. As a first-time homeowner, I've f...

Haha, I feel your pain. When I tackled my first window replacement last summer, I thought it'd be straightforward—just pop out the old one, slide in t...

Totally relate to the insulation thing—I just moved into my first place and tackled window trim as one of my first DIY projects. Thought I'd nailed it...

Mine used spray foam too, and at first glance it seemed pretty solid. But after reading your post, I did a bit of digging around online (typical first...

Wish I'd known about NFRC ratings sooner. We just moved into our first place last year, and I went purely off Energy Star labels thinking they'd cover...

Nitrile gloves are decent, but honestly, I find they tear way too easily if you're dealing with sharp edges or old window frames. I've been using thos...