That’s interesting about the “lifetime” paint—I’ve been wondering if those are actually worth the extra cost. Did you have to do a lot of prep before ...

I’m right there with you on the dog and cat antics. My terrier keeps headbutting the new panels like she’s trying to prove they’re fake. I was a littl...

I’m right there with you—first year in our place and the “bargain” front door is already giving me headaches. I thought I was being careful during ins...

We just bought our first place last year and I totally went down the rabbit hole on this. Our windows aren’t new but they’re not falling apart either,...

Hot glue is a smart move—I’ve only used tape and it always peels off at the worst time. When I tried to template an arched window by myself, I ended u...

Window insulation film actually made a pretty noticeable difference for me, but I get where you’re coming from with the hassle part. I was super hesit...

I get what you’re saying about the “pay now or pay later” thing. We went with mid-range windows for our first place—definitely not top-shelf, but not ...

I actually just bought my house last year, and gutter maintenance was one of the first things I had to deal with. Didn’t realize how much junk could p...

I totally get the dilemma—my house is a 60s ranch and I was in pretty much the same boat last spring. I kept seeing all those Pinterest photos with th...

Pulled out a kitchen window last fall and found a whole stack of old grocery bags stuffed in the gap. Not sure if it was for drafts or just laziness, ...