I like the DIY repainting idea... but honestly, I've found that adding some good thermal curtains or blinds can do double duty—covering up minor cosme...

Bedrooms usually get hit harder because we breathe out moisture all night long, and if the room's cooler or airflow isn't great, that moisture settles...

Yeah, transparency really is key. I've had installs where the subs turned out great—efficient, clean, knew their stuff—but other times... let's just s...

Definitely seen this myself. Had a neighbor who went all-in on high-end windows but skimped on the install—big mistake. Within a year, he was complain...

Noise is one thing, but honestly, energy efficiency is where good windows really pay off. Went with Marvin casements myself—pricey upfront, yeah, but ...

I've definitely seen moisture issues with paint, especially if the prep work isn't thorough. Paint can trap moisture if the wood isn't completely dry ...

Vinyl-clad frames are definitely the way to go if you can swing it. Did the silicone and weather-strip DIY route myself a couple years back—worked oka...

I've had similar experiences—some of those foams expand like crazy and make a real mess. Last time I used Great Stuff's Window & Door version, and...