I’ve messed around with both types of Great Stuff and honestly, I can’t say I noticed a huge difference in air leakage, at least not with my basic DIY...

Funny thing is, I kind of miss that “golden” sunlight in the mornings. The cooler light with Low-E is fine, but sometimes it just feels a bit sterile,...

I hear you on the “blackout” shades never being truly blackout—mine always let in a little halo too, especially on those brutal sunny afternoons. But ...

I get what you’re saying about the window companies hyping up new windows like they’re a magic fix. But honestly, I actually did notice a pretty big d...

Honestly, I’ve heard a lot of people say fiberglass is the clear winner, but I’m not totally convinced it’s always that simple. I went with vinyl abou...

Totally get what you mean about the pollen and dust. My house is from the late 60s, and those old windows were basically open invitations for every bi...

Ha, I hear you on the repainting. I tried to “touch up” a spot on my back door and now it looks like I let my 8-year-old do it. But honestly, I’m with...

I get what you’re saying, but I don’t think it’s a totally lost cause with old wood windows. My place was built in the 50s and I’ve had some rot too, ...

Tried those inserts last winter because the street noise was driving me nuts. They made a difference, but honestly, not as much as I hoped. Helped wit...

Cellulars made a huge difference in my place too, but those cords are just begging my cat to attack them. I tried reflective film once—regretted it al...