I actually had better luck with the shrink film than I expected—maybe I just got lucky with the hair dryer? The magnetic covers annoyed me more, hones...

That’s a good reminder about actually tracking usage, not just the dollar amount. I got all excited for a smaller bill after my window swap, but then ...

Yeah, I tried to romanticize the “character” too, but after my first winter with single-pane windows, I was over it. My heating bill was a joke. I do ...

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 ...