That's a really good point. I was tempted by smart windows too, but honestly, after upgrading our attic insulation and adding some decent thermal curt...

I've had inserts for about three years now, and honestly, condensation hasn't been a huge issue for me. I did notice a bit of fogging once or twice du...

Haha, couldn't agree more. Every winter seems to bring its own little surprises. Last year I went down the rabbit hole of trying to fix condensation i...

Totally agree about candles—plus, there's something oddly satisfying about seeing the flame flicker and knowing exactly where the draft is coming from...

Haha, man, I feel this one deep in my soul. Had a similar ghost-hunt myself last spring. Thought for sure it was the window flashing, spent a weekend ...

Been there too—it's funny how the "budget-friendly" route can turn into a DIY nightmare pretty fast. Curious though, did you find any reclaimed stuff ...

I totally get where you're coming from with the heat concerns. I moved down to Arizona about five years ago from Oregon, and yeah, the first summer fe...

Haha, bubble city...been there myself more times than I'd like to admit. You're spot on about prep work though—it's tedious, but definitely pays off. ...

Yeah, shutters are definitely underrated. Had a similar experience at my uncle's cabin—storm rolled in and a flying branch cracked the outer pane of h...

Haha, I feel your pain on that one. When we redid our windows last year, I was so focused on energy efficiency and storm-proofing that ventilation did...