Funny, I was just thinking about this last week while staring at my living room window, debating if I really wanted to peel off last winter’s tape aga...

Funny how we all end up inventing our own vent-sealing “systems.” I’ve tried the plastic-and-tape method, but has anyone found a tape that actually st...

I keep hearing about those faux-wood composites too, but I’m not convinced they’ll ever really beat the look and feel of actual wood. Maybe I’m just o...

That’s interesting about the fireplace—makes me wonder how many of us are missing the obvious leaks. Did you notice a big difference in your heating b...

Funny you mention mystery moisture—I once lifted a couple boards in our front room and found the ends of what looked like an old lead pipe just sittin...

You’re not alone there—winter’s always my biggest question mark when it comes to solar. I’ve had a kit on my garage roof for about three years now, an...

Interesting points here. I've been dealing with city noise for years, and while acoustic windows sound great, I'm still hesitant about the cost. D...

Had a similar issue myself a few years back—drove me nuts trying to figure out exactly where the water was sneaking in. At first, I assumed it was jus...

Interesting points about opacity and automation. Did you find the motorized shades noisy at all? I've been hesitant to go motorized because our living...

Interesting point... but do you think the type of caulk matters too? I've used silicone without primer and haven't had issues yet—maybe it's luck, or ...