Interesting points about fiberglass. I went with vinyl frames myself, mostly because of budget constraints, and they're holding up okay so far. But no...

I've had decent luck with Great Stuff's window and door foam—the blue can specifically. Seems to expand slower and more predictably, so there's less r...

I've actually tried thermal curtains in our bedroom, and honestly, they did make a noticeable difference. Not like night-and-day, but definitely warme...

Good points about the seals, but honestly, silicone caulk might not always be the best fix. I've tried it before, and while it does seal things up tem...

Haha, trust falls...now that's an image I'd pay to see. But seriously, I think you're onto something there. Even if they're not doing formal team-buil...

Ha, your story about the pipes reminds me of when I redid my kitchen floors last year. Right after finishing up, I started hearing these faint creaks ...