Good point about cleaning the tracks first—I learned that one the hard way too. PTFE lubes are definitely a step up from graphite, especially if you'r...

Totally relate on the tape issue, I've had paint sneak under mine too many times to count. Never thought about the clear caulk trick though...might ha...

Honeycomb shades are pretty underrated, honestly. I went smart blinds last year, and they're great for convenience, but the novelty wears off a bit. S...

From what I've seen, fiberglass definitely handles UV better long-term. My neighbor's vinyl windows started looking faded and brittle after just a few...

I've been using Aqara sensors for about a year now, and honestly they've been pretty solid. Had one or two hiccups where I had to reconnect them, but ...