Honestly, I’ve seen folks spend a fortune on hurricane windows thinking their bills would drop overnight, but it’s not always dramatic. One job I did,...
That reminds me of this old farmhouse job—chasing a dead outlet, I ended up in the attic, only to find it was piggybacked off a ceiling fan in the mud...
That’s the eternal struggle with old cabins, isn’t it? I’ve definitely had my share of drafty nights after thinking I’d sealed everything up tight. Th...
You’re not alone there. I’ve seen those magnetic seals work okay in newer houses with tight frames, but once you get into homes where “square” is more...
I’ve seen this play out so many times—folks get excited about sealing up drafts, then call me a year later about mystery mold or peeling paint. Happen...
Funny you mention that—I used to only seal around the edges until a client insisted we try insulation pads behind the outlets. Honestly didn't expect ...
Insulated curtains can actually do more than you'd think, especially if you're renting or can't mess around with hardware too much. I remember one win...
Had a client last year who was convinced new windows would solve everything. Once we started pulling trim, we found insulation gaps big enough to wave...
Haha, yeah, those shrink-wrap kits really do the trick—once you get past feeling like you're sealing up leftovers in your own home. I've recommended t...
