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RE: How Long Does It Really Take To Insulate A House?
I get where you’re coming from, but I actually had decent luck with window film in my first place. The frames were old but not totally gone, and the film made a noticeable difference that winter. It’s not a forever solut...
RE: How Long Does It Really Take To Insulate A House?
Exterior foam board on old clapboard is a beast, honestly. I did it last fall - took me about three weekends just to get the foam up and flashed right, and that was before even touching the siding. Around windows, I had ...
RE: Home plumbing checkups: DIY checklist or pro inspection?
Placing leak detectors under sinks is clutch, especially in older places where you’re basically gambling with every plumbing joint. I totally agree with the “quick DIY look” routine - honestly, it’s saved me a couple tim...