Totally agree on the blackout curtains—surprising how much they help with noise. We did the same after upgrading our windows (went with Andersen, but ...

Foam definitely helps, but honestly, weatherstripping tape does the trick just as well and it's easier to manage. Had similar issues last winter—tape ...

Rigid foam boards are decent, but honestly, DIY spray foam kits aren't as bad as people say. Used one myself—yeah, a bit messy—but if you're careful a...

Yeah, drafts were the biggest surprise for me. Used to have this one spot by the couch that felt like Antarctica every winter... now it's actually coz...

Did mine last fall, and yeah, spray foam can be messy at first—but honestly, it's not as bad as it looks. Just wear gloves and old clothes. I noticed ...