Totally with you on the firmware updates—early adoption can be rough. A couple things to keep in mind with smart windows: - View tends to have smooth...

Totally agree about the visual weight of farmhouse trims—seen that happen myself. A friend of mine redid their living room with chunky farmhouse-style...

Had a similar experience with UV films—didn't see much improvement and hated dealing with those bubbles. Ended up switching to cellular shades instead...

References definitely help, but I usually go beyond that: - Check online reviews (Google, Yelp, local FB groups) for patterns. - Ask specifically abo...

Actually, it's not just psychological—heavy curtains really do absorb sound waves and reduce echo. But velvet curtains can trap dust too, so linen she...

Good call on sealing and insulating—drafts are sneaky, especially around older frames. A couple extra tips I've found helpful: - If you're reusing an...

Your experience matches mine pretty closely. A 15% drop is solid—definitely aligns with typical efficiency gains I've seen reported. About the doors, ...

Good points on silicone strips—definitely worth the extra few bucks. A couple other things I've found helpful: - Reglazing old panes can make a surpr...