Honestly, I’m not convinced those tubs do much beyond making you feel like you’re doing *something*. I get what you mean about the dehumidifier—mine s...

I totally get this hesitation. Black frames are everywhere right now, but I’ve seen a few houses in my area (1950s ranches mostly) where they just loo...

Couldn’t agree more about the plastic kits—they’re just not built for more than a season or two, especially if you get any real wind or cold. I’ve had...

Honestly, I get where your partner’s coming from, but I can’t let go of the old windows either. They just have a vibe you can’t fake with new ones. St...

Honestly, I was expecting a huge drop in my energy bills after getting the new windows, but it wasn’t as dramatic as all those brochures promised. The...

We swapped out our old wood frames for aluminum a couple years ago, and honestly, I was pretty skeptical about the whole “maintenance-free” thing. Sal...

I’ve got to say, I’m still not totally convinced these little sensors are worth the hassle in cold climates. I get the appeal—no one wants a chunky bo...

The light loss is what keeps me on the fence. I’ve seen etched glass look great in theory, but in my last place (tiny bathroom, one sad window), it tu...

I get the charm, but sometimes “character” just means “drafty and splintery.” I’ve tried the full restoration route before—ended up with sore arms and...

Had composite frames put in our sunroom last year—honestly, haven't noticed much difference in heating bills compared to the vinyl windows in the rest...