Couldn't agree more—humidity had me repainting my wooden shutters every single year. Switching to composites was a game changer for me too, but I'd al...

Totally agree about reglazing being tedious but rewarding. Did mine last fall, and it's been a game changer this winter. One tip I'd add: when removin...

That's a clever idea, but honestly, I've found deciduous trees a bit unpredictable. We planted a maple specifically for shading, and while it's beauti...

Haha, guilty as charged... I try to do mine every 6 months or so. Quick tip: if you have trouble reaching deep into the vent, a cheap dryer vent brush...

We've got some pretty wide windows too, and cordless has held up surprisingly well. Trick is to go for higher-quality brands with reinforced headrails...

Haha, heated slippers do sound amazing right now—especially with winter creeping in! But just to offer a slightly different perspective on the vinyl v...

Good point about the frames vibrating... I had a similar issue in my old apartment. Thought I'd sealed everything perfectly, but turns out the frames ...