I actually tried an epoxy consolidant on a couple of sills last fall—one of those two-part liquid types. It did seem to soak in and harden up the soft...

That made me laugh because it’s so true. I’ve been tinkering with my own sensors for weeks, and I swear the more I try to “fix” the disconnects, the m...

I hear you on the streaks showing up in the afternoon sun—drives me nuts. But honestly, I’ve had mixed results with the two-cloth method. Sometimes I ...

That’s interesting about the foam spacers not causing much battery drain for you. I had a similar situation with one of my sensors in the basement—kep...

That's a good point. I've read fiberglass expands and contracts less in temperature extremes, which might help prevent seal failures. Has anyone here ...

I've tried the plastic film kits too, and they're surprisingly effective. One thing I'd add is checking the window seals—sometimes a quick bead of sil...

I can definitely relate to this issue. When I moved into my first home, the large picture windows in the living room were a huge selling point—beautif...

Had a similar issue when I bought my first house—a charming 1950s ranch. The previous owners had planted dense shrubbery right up against the windows,...

We've got awning windows in our upstairs bathroom, and honestly, cleaning them isn't as daunting as it sounds. The extendable squeegee/microfiber comb...

Totally agree about the flashing tape and sealing—learned that the hard way too when I tackled my first window replacement last summer. Another thing ...