Cellular shades are definitely more effective than most curtains, but I hear you on the style factor... Mine look a bit utilitarian, but honestly, the...

That’s the eternal struggle, isn’t it? I’m always torn between keeping the place airtight for efficiency and letting in enough air so I don’t end up w...

I totally get the appeal—being able to crack open the skylight from bed does sound pretty sweet. But I’m always a little wary of automating stuff that...

That lines up with my experience. I tried a few “smart” window sensors thinking they’d help cut down on my heating bill, but honestly, they just point...

That’s been my experience too, although I’m still not convinced it should be this common to get “upgrades” that don’t match submittals. I get that som...

That’s the part a lot of people gloss over. Triple-pane can absolutely cut noise and help with drafts, but if your walls or attic are under-insulated—...

I get the appeal of cordless shades, especially when you’ve got kids and pets running around—cords are basically an accident waiting to happen. I’ll a...

Honestly, the audit step is one of those things that sounds like a bureaucratic hoop, but it does have its uses. I was pretty skeptical at first—felt ...

Yeah, I get where you’re coming from—the paperwork for those rebates can be ridiculous. I actually had to call the utility company twice just to clari...

That hidden water damage is exactly what worries me with these older houses. I’ve always wondered if it makes more sense to do a full energy audit bef...