Yeah, curtains definitely help a bit, especially thicker ones. I tried layering blackout curtains over regular blinds—noticed a decent improvement. No...

Totally get where you're coming from—I was doubtful too at first. But once you figure out the hairdryer trick (slowly heat from edges inward, not too ...

I think you're both onto something here. Glass thickness and installation definitely are the big hitters when it comes to soundproofing, no doubt abou...

Good call mentioning the wood underneath—lots of folks skip that step. If it feels spongy or soft, might be worth pulling off the trim to check deeper...

Good call on the diagonals—I overlooked that once and paid for it later. Another thing I've found helpful is dry-fitting the window first without any ...

We went through something similar a couple years back—trying to stretch the life of our old windows before finally replacing them. Trickle vents were ...

I've gone back and forth between sanding and stripping myself, and I totally get the fumes issue—definitely not pleasant. Curious though, have you tri...