Totally agree. I used to think all my drafts were coming through the glass, but after doing a smoke test, turns out half the leaks were from tiny gaps...

That’s exactly it—frames are seriously underrated when it comes to noise. I had the same experience with my old aluminum sliders. I always thought it ...

I hear you on the heat blocking—shades made a noticeable difference with our summer bills too. I will say, cordless shades have been way less of a hea...

I hear you on tape being a lifesaver for certain windows, but I’ve actually had better luck with the silicone caulk strips, especially on weirdly shap...

Not overkill at all, actually. I've layered rugs in my apartment—thin rug on top of a thicker carpet pad—and it made a noticeable difference. Still, i...

Good points about polyurethane—I've had similar experiences. Another thing worth mentioning is EPDM rubber weatherstripping. Installed some a few wint...

Yeah, totally get where you're coming from. Windows alone rarely deliver those dramatic savings sales pitches promise—especially if your insulation or...

Interesting experience, and makes sense technically—triple panes definitely have better insulation and noise reduction. But I'm wondering about dimini...

I've had cellular shades for about three winters now, and I agree they're a huge step up from plastic film. One thing I'd add though—if you're really ...