- Not sure I agree on skipping the swap just because the old handles still work. - In my place, the originals were solid but ugly—made the whole win...

- Kept the glass in mine too, even though I debated pulling it. That old ripple is just classic. - Hanging’s always the hardest part for me. Last time...

- Cordless shades always sounded perfect for safety, but honestly, I’ve had better luck with the old-school corded ones. - Had cordless cellular shade...

- Had the same issue in my old split-level. - If the header’s sagging, it’s probably structural—patching won’t cut it. - You’ll need to support th...

- Had the same issue a few years back—kept caulking the window trim, but it never lasted through spring rains. - Ended up tracing it to a clogged gutt...

- Gotta say, window inserts worked better for me than you described. - I had a local shop measure and cut them—cost a bit more, but no gaps, no t...

Agree on the shrink-wrap kits—used them for years, and they're pretty foolproof. Couple quick tips though: - Clean window frames thoroughly first; dus...

Good tip on the wind sensors—wish I'd known about those sooner. Had a retractable awning installed a few years back, and honestly, it was great until ...