I hear you on the thick paint—had the same issue in my 1938 place. What worked for me was running a thin putty knife all around after scoring, then ge...

I tried skipping the tape once too and yeah, ended up regretting it—took way longer to clean up than just taping in the first place. For the backer ro...

That sounds about right—my window project last spring was the same deal. Surprised me how much the little stuff added up, especially trim and paint. I...

Yeah, that “weekend project” optimism gets me every time. Here’s what worked for me (after a lot of trial and error): 1. Score every seam with a util...

I get what you’re saying about attic insulation making a bigger difference, but I actually had the opposite experience. My house is from 2008 and afte...

I actually had better luck with braided polyester cord, not the shiny nylon stuff. It feels sturdier and hasn't frayed yet after a couple years. Cotto...

I've had oyster shells down for about two years now, and yeah, they definitely crumble a bit. But honestly, I don't mind the occasional top-up every s...

Did mine a while back, and I'm not exactly a DIY pro either, lol. Painter's tape is key—just line the edges first, apply the caulk slowly, then smooth...

Totally agree with this. We went with lighter window frames last spring, and it made a huge difference. Quick tip: pick a matte or slightly textured f...

Painter's tape? Yeah, that's just a band-aid fix. Here's what worked for me: 1. Scrape off the old caulk completely (tedious, I know). 2. Clean the a...