I’ve had mixed luck with scanned receipts—sometimes they’re fine, other times I get a letter asking for “original documentation.” From what I’ve seen,...

Been there. I swapped out my old single-pane windows for vinyl a few years back too—mainly to stop that “standing next to an open fridge” feeling in w...

I get the temptation to stop at the window, but honestly, I’d argue it’s sometimes worth biting the bullet and opening up more than you planned—at lea...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ll admit I’m a little more skeptical about the whole foam weatherstripping thing. I tried it on my 1938 double-h...

I’ve tried every trick in the book to get a slider to seal well—weatherstripping, those draft stoppers, even the heavy-duty silicone stuff. It always ...

You're probably right about ventilation being the bigger factor overall, but I've seen standing water in trays cause issues in smaller rooms or spaces...

Couldn't agree more. I've had wood-clad windows myself, and while they do look fantastic at first, the upkeep can really sneak up on you. One thing I'...

Triple panes can help, but honestly, they're not always worth the extra cash. Before you jump into that expense, try sealing drafts around doors and w...

True...and it's not just windows either. Had the same issue with insulation a few years back—top-tier stuff, but slapped in carelessly. Anybody else r...