I’ve definitely had the “pet vs. window plastic” showdown—my cat once managed to climb behind the film and just sat there, looking smug. I started usi...

Matching the new trim to my 1920s woodwork was way trickier than I expected. Here’s what worked for me: I took a chunk of the original trim to a local...

I've had decent luck with rope caulk for this exact issue. It's basically a flexible, putty-like material you press into gaps around the window frame....

Had a similar experience myself—tried window film hoping it'd keep the heat in, but it barely made a difference. Ended up going with insulated curtain...

Had a similar experience when I moved closer to the beach. Thought aluminum would hold up fine with regular cleaning, but nope... salt air is brutal. ...

Good call on the siding gaps—I ran into something similar last summer. After checking flashing and caulking, I realized the window trim itself was sli...

I had a similar experience with a sliding glass door last fall. Thought I'd be smart and tape it up before breaking it down, thinking that'd contain t...

Good call on checking higher up—had something similar happen last spring. I'd suggest grabbing a hose and gently spraying around the siding above the ...

I've actually found that silicone-based caulk isn't always the best choice, depending on your climate and window type. Sure, it's durable and waterpro...