I get the hesitation about the pulley idea—honestly, it makes me nervous just thinking about a heavy window swinging around two stories up. I’ve actua...

I’ve used that window plastic for a couple winters now. It does look a bit odd, but honestly, the energy savings and comfort outweigh the aesthetics f...

I get where you’re coming from, but I actually think the whole “dark equals gloomy” thing is a bit overblown. We painted our den nearly black last yea...

I get where you’re coming from—synthetic cords are tough to wrangle, especially once the temps drop. I tried the wax trick too, but honestly, after sp...

I totally get the struggle here. I went with cellulars in our south-facing living room because that summer sun is brutal, but honestly, it does make t...

Yeah, I’ve been down that road too. I used wood hardener and filler on a couple sills last spring—looked pretty sharp for a while, but by winter, the ...

That right there is huge. I used to be all about chasing the “highest-rated” stuff, but after a few headaches with warranty claims (and a three-week w...

I get the frustration, but honestly, I didn’t find the rebate process quite as bad as people make it out to be. Maybe it’s just our local utility, but...

Honestly, I was pretty skeptical about the whole caulking and weatherstripping thing until I tried it myself. My 1960s ranch leaks air like a sieve, b...

I totally get what you’re saying about aluminum not being as “forever” as some people claim, especially near the coast. I’m inland, so less salt, but ...