That’s basically been my motto since about year 10 of living in this house. I used to get really hung up on “doing it right”—stripping, sanding, stain...

Funny you mention airflow, because that's exactly what ended up working for me too—but with a bit of a twist. I tried the fan trick at first, and it d...

I get the hesitation—smart tech can be a mixed bag sometimes. If you're curious but cautious, maybe try easing into it step-by-step? Like, instead of ...

Wind-driven rain is tricky, but before you dive into flashing or caulking, have you checked the weep holes at the bottom of your window frame? Sometim...

That's a good point, but I'm wondering if the windows themselves might sometimes be overrated. When I upgraded mine, I didn't see nearly the differenc...