I’ve wondered about those retractable screens too, but I’m a little skeptical for our area. My neighbor put some in last summer—looked sharp at first,...

That’s a pretty solid comparison. I’ll admit, when I was patching drywall for the third time in a month, a funny quote probably wouldn’t have helped m...

Oh, I hear you on the battery drawer—mine’s a mess of AAAs and 9-volts, but never the size I actually need. And the timing of those low battery alerts...

I get the appeal of storm windows, but honestly, I’ve stuck with tape and caulk for years and it’s held up okay—maybe it’s the milder winters here? I ...

Funny you mention the shimming—my place is from the 1940s and I swear nothing’s square. Did you notice any issues with the trim after installing? I ha...

I hear you on the dust—no matter how much prep you do, it gets everywhere. I remember thinking the plastic sheeting would help, but it barely made a d...

Shrink film kits definitely helped in my drafty old house, but I had mixed results pairing them with caulk. For me, rope caulk was great for filling g...