Same experience here—UV films really help. Another quick tip: rotating furniture every few months evens out any slight fading that still happens. Lear...

Good points all around. A couple things I'd add from experience: - Sanding is definitely safer indoors, but if you're dealing with multiple layers of...

Cold frames are great, but I've also seen folks turn old windows into mini-greenhouses or even coffee tables. Curious if anyone's tried furniture proj...

Definitely agree with starting there—knowing the sun's path is key. I used one of those apps when we redid our kitchen windows, and it saved us from m...

Tape's your best bet if it's temporary—used it myself a few times. Just make sure to apply it on both sides of the crack if possible... helps keep moi...

Did the same thing here a few years back—started with the draftiest windows first and worked my way around slowly. Honestly, even just replacing a cou...

- Went with energy-efficient windows about 5 years ago—definitely noticed less draftiness right away. - Heating bills dropped noticeably, not dramatic...