Totally relate to what you're saying about the acoustic caulk—been there, done that, and yeah, it’s messy as heck. I think a lot of people expect mira...

That’s a tough spot for sure. I dragged my feet on window replacement for years, thinking I could just keep caulking and hoping for the best. Ended up...

Not sure I totally agree about it always feeling more closed-in after window upgrades. I get what you mean with but in my place, the new windows actu...

Had aluminum windows in my last place (pretty close to the coast). Powder coat held up way better than the old bare metal frames, but yeah, they still...

Yeah, those headers are like the Bermuda Triangle of old houses—stuff just disappears in there and you never really know what you’ll find. I tried the...

Honestly, I’d push back a little on the idea that inserts are always drafty or look off. We did inserts in our ‘52 bungalow a couple years ago—mostly ...

Totally agree about the zero-painting perk—honestly, that alone made me forgive a lot of the quirks. I did find the leveling thing a bit trickier than...

Funny, I’ve had almost the opposite experience with magnet storms—maybe it’s my drafty old sashes, but I could never quite get a tight enough seal, ev...

Haha, sandwich bag vibes aren't exactly my jam either. Cellular shades are definitely underrated though—I put some up last winter after getting tired ...

Yeah, I've had mixed luck with smart blinds myself. Installed a set in our living room thinking it'd be smooth sailing, but half the time they wouldn'...