- Trim matching is always the Achilles’ heel, isn’t it? I spent a whole weekend “blending” mine after a window swap—ended up with three different whit...

- Totally get the hesitation about stick-on rods. I tried them once in a guest room—light linen curtains were fine, but anything heavier and they star...

Good reminder about sealing behind the trim—had a similar issue few years back. Thought I'd done a decent job until January rolled around and I felt c...

Good tip about off-season scheduling, hadn't thought of that. A few other things I've picked up over the years: - Check if your local utility company...

Definitely agree with this point. I've dealt with foggy windows in two different houses now, and here's what I've learned: - Silica gel packs are a d...

I've been doing window casings for years and always just relied on careful measuring and patience, but your experience has me reconsidering. A few tho...

Had aluminum windows at our old place for about 15 years. They were super durable, no doubt, but honestly, the insulation wasn't great. Winters felt c...

Good points on accordion shutters—been using mine for about 8 years now, and they've held up solidly. A couple quick thoughts: - Installation matters...