Yeah, those old plaster walls are brutal for signal. In my place (built in the 40s), I found putting the hub up high—like on top of a bookshelf—helped...

That cold wall feeling is the worst, right? I totally get what you mean about the brick just holding onto the chill. We had a similar issue with our 1...

I totally get where you’re coming from—wood looks great, but after a few summers of sticking windows and endless sanding, I was over it. I swapped to ...

Can’t tell you how many times I’ve been fooled by “marine-grade” promises. My house is about 40 years old, and the original hardware was all steel—loo...

Totally agree with this. Did double-pane replacements myself last summer—sealed them tight and added weather stripping around the frames. Huge improve...

Good points all around. I've tried both double and triple glazing over the years, and honestly, double glazing plus some DIY tricks can get you pretty...

Great tips there, especially about checking seals—those things can really sneak up on you. Had a similar issue myself, but my windows weren't actually...

I've actually found caulking around outlet boxes can be a bit tricky—especially if you ever need to access wiring later. Personally, I'd stick with fo...

Good point about condensation. I've had big windows for years, and honestly, the trick is just managing airflow properly. Every morning, I crack open ...

We replaced our windows about 5 years ago, and I debated the same thing. Ended up going with double panes because our climate isn't too extreme—just c...