Those shrink kits are definitely not winning any design awards, but yeah, they actually do a decent job with thermal retention. I’ve used them in a pi...

Honestly, I can't get behind the "character" excuse when it comes to windows. If they're not square, you risk air leaks and thermal inefficiency, espe...

I hear you on the silicone strips lasting longer, but I’d argue that even those have their limits in high-traffic areas. —true, but over time, the cum...

Honestly, I think about this every time I open up a wall or junction box in a pre-70s house. You’re right—sometimes it’s clear someone just wanted the...

I’ve tried a similar setup with polycarbonate sheets, and yeah, cleaning between layers is a pain—especially if you’re in an area with a lot of dust. ...

Yeah, I hear you on the HRV—made a big difference here too, especially once we ditched the old aluminum sliders. Local triple-pane has been solid for ...

Layering shades with curtains actually isn’t overkill, especially if you’re dealing with big windows and winter drafts. I’ve done cellular shades behi...

Mixing glazing compounds like that just makes sense, honestly. I’ve seen pure DAP 33 crack in weird temp swings, but the linseed blend seems to flex a...

Can’t argue with your logic—silicone-hybrids hold up way better in spots that flex or get hammered by weather. I’ve noticed the same with linseed putt...