Totally agree DIY can work, but sealing windows is one area I'd be cautious about. A couple things worth mentioning from an energy-efficiency perspect...

Dehumidifiers are great, but they're not exactly magic boxes...they do spike your electricity bill if you're running them constantly. Other simple fix...

- Borate preservatives are decent, but honestly, I've had mixed results. - Tried it on my south-facing windows—definitely slowed down rot, but didn't ...

Title: Still on the fence, but seeing some benefits - Wasn't convinced at first—felt like another gadget for gadget's sake. - Good point about sensor...

Had a similar issue last winter—old windows in my place were practically waterfalls once the temps dropped below freezing. Draft snakes were okay-ish,...

Good points about the saw upgrade—clean cuts definitely make a difference. A couple things I'd add from an energy efficiency angle: - If you're alrea...

Painter's tape never held up for me either—humidity just kills it. Foam tape's decent, but I ended up using rope caulk last year...easy to shape into ...

- Tried one of those kits myself a while back—same deal, looked okay-ish but never fully invisible. - Honestly, they're more of a temporary fix to sto...