I hear you on the duct tape mess—nothing like trying to scrape off sticky gunk in the middle of winter. Those fleece scarves and socks are solid for a...

Funny, I actually see the opposite sometimes—those 70s wood windows can be tanks if they've been cared for, but once the glazing goes or the wood gets...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve seen a few folks surprised by how much quieter their house got after switching to triple pane—especially if t...

Man, you nailed it with the “archaeology dig” bit—never fails, you start pulling trim and suddenly you’re staring at 50 years of weird repairs and mys...

I’ve seen folks swear by toothpaste for polishing up metal, but I’ve always been a little skeptical—maybe it’s just me, but I’d rather stick to stuff ...

Honestly, I'd push back a bit on that. A good window does a lot of heavy lifting, but yeah, install matters more than most people think. Still, not al...

Totally agree about weatherstripping—it's underrated for sure. Another thing I've seen help is using acoustic caulk around the frames. It's flexible, ...

Yeah, foam tape can be tricky outdoors, especially if you go with the cheaper stuff. But honestly, I've had decent luck with high-density closed-cell ...

Had a similar experience last year—company had great reviews overall, but the crew that came out seemed kinda rushed. Honestly, it's a bit of luck too...

I've had good luck with heat guns too, but honestly, I still prefer chemical strippers for really detailed trim. Heat guns are awesome for flat surfac...