I hear ya on the electrochromic windows. We were tempted too, mostly because they look so sleek and futuristic, but the cost and potential headaches m...

I haven't personally tried acoustic-rated windows, but my neighbor did when they redid their place last year. They swear by them now—apparently, it's ...

Had the same issue last summer... cleaned out all the gunk first, then applied a bit of silicone grease. Worked wonders, and no mess on the curtains e...