That’s a pretty relatable take. Temporary fixes like packing tape can be a lifesaver in a pinch, even if they’re not exactly elegant or permanent. I’v...

Plastic film is definitely the quick fix most people land on, and for good reason—it’s cheap, easy, and you feel the difference almost immediately. Th...

That’s the part that always gets me—water just doesn’t care about logic or where you’d expect it to go. Had a job last fall where the homeowner swore ...

You’re not wrong to expect some surprises—’70s houses seem to hide all sorts of “gifts” behind the trim. I usually add a buffer of about 10-15% to the...

Interesting to hear your hardware’s still getting crusty—I’ve seen the same thing on a few projects, even with “marine grade” finishes. Fiberglass fra...

Decision fatigue is real with this kind of stuff. I see it all the time—folks get halfway through a project, then start second-guessing every detail. ...

Interesting to hear everyone's take, but I’ll throw a bit of a curveball here. While storm windows and weatherstripping do help, I’ve actually seen si...

Good point about older buildings. I lived in an apartment once that was built in the 1920s, and even though the windows were upgraded, noise still see...

I've dealt with a few flashing mysteries myself—always feels like detective work, doesn't it? One trick I've found helpful is using a small inspection...