I’ve actually messed around with one of those little thermal leak detectors—the kind that beep if there’s a temp change. Picked it up on sale a while ...

Totally get what you mean about shimming not being just a bandaid. I’ve had to do the same—my place is a ’60s split-level, and nothing is truly square...

I’m with you on flashing tape holding up better than caulk, especially in older houses where nothing’s ever truly square. I’ve found patience is the k...

You’ve hit on most of the big ones for windows. When I was in a similar spot, I realized a ton of noise was sneaking in through the electrical outlets...

I’ve been down this rabbit hole a few times. We did new storms on our 1920s place instead of full window replacements, mostly to keep costs in check. ...

I ran into the same thing after swapping out my drafty old windows. The energy bills dropped, but suddenly I was wiping condensation off the sills eve...

That drafty window struggle is all too familiar—spent a whole winter stuffing socks along the sill before finally getting around to proper weatherstri...

Totally get where you’re coming from—those retrofits are a test of patience. My place is late 70s and the wiring is like a treasure hunt, except the p...

Totally relate to that feeling of relief after finally swapping out old windows. It's amazing how much difference decent insulation makes—not just for...

Spray foam is great, no argument there, but honestly, if you're already worried about wiring headaches, dense-pack cellulose insulation might be worth...