Man, those Midwest winters are brutal on windows. I had vinyl in my last place and the drafts were like having an AC running all winter—no thanks. Did...

Yeah, the install part is no joke—my house is from the 50s and apparently “square” was just a suggestion back then. My installer had to do some creati...

Man, I feel this in my soul. My first summer with smart blinds, I was all smug about not having to mess with cords—until the batteries died mid-July a...

Funny you mention the towel—mine’s basically a permanent fixture by the back door in summer. I actually tried those stick-on reflective films last yea...

Yeah, cellular shades are pretty low-maintenance dust-wise, and bonus points for energy efficiency. I've noticed mine help keep the room temp steady y...

Yeah, reflective films are surprisingly underrated. I slapped some on our south-facing windows last summer—honestly didn't expect much, but it made a ...

Haha, attic hatches are sneaky little devils. For me, it was the dryer vent—spent ages sealing windows, doors, even electrical outlets (yep, got despe...

Painter's tape is like that friend who promises to help you move but shows up late and drops your favorite lamp... I've had better luck with masking t...

Had a similar mold battle myself—turned out my window frames were fine, but the insulation around them was practically nonexistent. Moisture was sneak...