Funny, I’ve wondered if I’d just stop noticing stuff like that after a while, but it sounds like it still catches your eye. Did you ever think about j...

Yeah, I’ve done the towel trick too. It’s not pretty but it does the job when you’re desperate. I actually tried one of those “as seen on TV” draft st...

Getting More Hot Water From My Solar Heater—What Am I Missing? That hits home. I spent a weekend messing with insulation and timer settings, thinki...

I hear you on the “just tighten it a bit” disaster. Last time I tried that, I ended up with a face full of water and a very grumpy cat. I’m all for DI...

Totally agree—thin beads are usually enough. I've also learned the hard way that spray foam expands way more than you'd think. Last fall, I sealed aro...

Been there too, haha. Speaking of fittings, anyone know if those universal adapters actually work well? Always wondered if they're worth keeping aroun...