I actually went the “fancy new tech” route with my last set of windows—used that butyl tape plus a PVC sill pan, no metal flashing at all. We’re right...

Totally get it. I once fixed my router’s power cable with a twist tie and some painter’s tape because I couldn’t find the right adapter in my “junk” d...

Yeah, it’s wild how much documentation they want now. I used to think saving receipts was enough, but after getting asked for serial numbers and warra...

I hear you on the finger-jointed pine—mine looked great for about a year, then those seams started to show up like clockwork. I ended up using wood fi...

We swapped out our old windows for double panes with argon a couple winters back—our place is also a drafty ‘70s ranch. Here’s what I noticed: the roo...

I get the appeal of butt joints—especially in older houses where nothing’s ever square and you just want to get the trim up without a fight. I’ve been...

That blue tint is a bit much for me too—reminds me of my college days with the weird lava lamp light. But I wouldn’t write off the window films entire...

I did blown-in insulation last winter and noticed a similar thing. At first glance, it looked pretty even, but after a couple weeks, I poked my head b...

I think you're onto something with the UV protection angle. My neighbor installed privacy glass last summer, and she swears her couch fabric hasn't fa...