Heavy curtains helped here too, but only after I sealed the obvious gaps first. Otherwise, I felt like I was just trapping cold air behind the fabric....

I hear you on the drafty aluminum. In my case, the frames were actually letting in more air than the glass ever did. Swapping to vinyl tightened thing...

I’ve actually had the opposite experience with rough textured paints. Maybe it’s the brand, but mine held up better than the glossy on a cedar box—les...

That’s a good call on the notes for pets. I’ve had similar issues—contractors don’t always pay attention to animals, and it only takes a second for on...

You nailed it about every house being its own animal when it comes to energy loss. I’ve seen the same thing—sometimes windows are the clear culprit, s...

That lines up with my experience—function over form. The plastic kits do block drafts, but I found the adhesive can peel if the window trim is even a ...

I’ve dealt with those drafty old windows too. Tried replacing the sash cords and adding weatherstripping where I could, but honestly, it only helped a...

Agreed, pane count alone isn't the whole story. Frame material and sealing quality often have a bigger impact on noise and thermal comfort. When we up...