That’s interesting about the eggshell getting shinier in direct sun—I’ve noticed something similar with a navy trim in my living room. I thought it mi...

Definitely agree with this—bookshelves made a noticeable difference for me too. Also, don't overlook area rugs...they can dampen echoes and vibrations...

I actually tried the spray foam around my outlets a while back when I was on a sealing spree. To be honest, it was a bit of a hassle getting just the ...

We went with matte black hardware for our kitchen cabinets about a year ago, and yeah, they look awesome at first glance, but I do find myself wiping ...

Couldn't agree more—cutting corners on windows up here is asking for trouble. Also worth mentioning: quality windows pay for themselves eventually. Be...

I've noticed the same thing, actually. We went mid-range on most of ours, and they're pretty smooth overall, but my sister splurged on some high-end o...

Yeah, I get that. But honestly, I've found some newer films lately that barely show any tint at all. Might be worth another shot since curtains don't ...

I totally get your hesitation about the expanding foam. When I first tried it, I definitely went a bit overboard and ended up scraping dried foam off ...

Couldn't agree more with this. I upgraded to Andersen windows last year—definitely noticed less drafts and better comfort overall—but humidity was sti...