I hear you on the “project management” line item—those can feel pretty vague, and it’s smart to push back if something doesn’t add up. You did exactly...

I’ve actually tried denim as a liner a couple times, and yeah, it does get a bit compacted if you really pack in the soil or keep it super wet. What I...

Yeah, I totally get the temptation to just dive in and figure it out as you go—sometimes you really do stumble onto a better trick or shortcut that wa...

That’s spot on. I’ve lost count of the times I’ve had to explain to folks that a fancy window rating won’t matter if there’s a draft sneaking in somew...

That matches what I see most of the time. If you go through an installer, they usually have a streamlined process with their lender—think of it like t...

Argon does its job, but I think a lot of folks expect it to be a silver bullet for drafts or condensation. In reality, the gas between the panes—argon...

Spring bronze is hands-down my go-to as well. Foam just doesn’t cut it for old wood sashes—especially once the sun gets involved. I’ve seen the same t...

You're definitely onto something there. I've seen plenty of cases where homeowners splurge on triple-pane windows expecting miracles, but overlook bas...

I've seen spray foam insulation make a noticeable difference for some folks, especially in older homes with lots of nooks and crannies. Fiberglass bat...

Been there myself—metal scrapers can be sneaky little devils, huh? A good trick if you've got a scratch that's really bugging you: try polishing it ge...