That sounds a lot like what happened with my place. I thought I’d save a ton doing the windows myself, but by the time I bought a new miter saw (my ol...

That hose trick is underrated—I’ve done that too, and it was the only way I figured out a leak behind my kitchen window. Funny thing, the water was ac...

Did you find the storm windows affected your heating or cooling bills much? I've been considering acoustic glass, but if storm windows help with insul...

Motorized shades sound like a solid option, especially for those hard-to-reach spots. Did you find it tricky to get the wiring sorted out, or did you ...

Good point about measurements—been there myself, and it's not fun having to reorder. Did you notice any comfort improvements, though? Even if savings ...

That's exactly what we did. Started with our bedroom and the difference was immediate... slept better right away. Ever thought about DIY installation ...

Haha, isn't that the truth? I had a similar experience after we replaced ours a couple years back. Thought we'd solved all our winter woes, but come J...

I completely agree about cordless cellular shades—those have been a lifesaver for us too. Have you thought about layering curtains over them? We have ...

Had a similar experience here—replaced some really old windows in our bedroom and immediately felt warmer. But did you notice if sealing drafts or ins...

Totally agree on the ventilation points, especially bathroom fans—made a huge difference for us. Have you also noticed if indoor plants affect your hu...