I've done both, and honestly, sealing around the frames with weatherstripping definitely made a noticeable difference with drafts. Noise... eh, not so...

We went with a dark bronze finish on our windows about 12 years ago, and honestly, they've held up pretty well. But yeah, if you look closely, especia...

Good points about the curtains vs shades. I went through this exact dilemma a couple winters ago. Our living room has these huge windows—great for vie...