Nailed it—curtains only do so much if the draft’s sneaking around them. Couple of extra things I’ve seen work: - Weatherstripping tape for sashes tha...

- Stripping old sashes is a mixed bag. Sometimes the wood underneath is gorgeous—tight grain, old-growth pine or fir. But yeah, if the joints are mush...

- Window inserts can actually make a noticeable dent in city noise, but there’s a catch—they’re only as good as the fit. If you’ve got old, quirky win...

- Energy-efficient window credits are real, but yeah, the paperwork’s a headache. - For 2023, you could get up to $600 back (part of the bigger $1,2...

- I've actually set up a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) with a couple of my View windows in my own place—just a basic one, nothing fancy. - It def...

Good point about bathrooms and laundry rooms—those are always the usual suspects. A few other things I've seen help: - Cracking windows open slightly...

Great insights here, especially about sealing and insulation—couldn't agree more. A few quick thoughts from my experience: - You're spot-on about old...

Good call on pairing bamboo shades with curtains—seen it done and it looks cozy. Another option might be woven wood shades with liners...still farmhou...

Haha, totally get that. Interior storms are great, but I ended up adding some string lights around mine—keeps a bit of that cozy fort feel without los...

Yeah, I lean toward polyurethane too, especially for spots getting hammered by sun or rain. Silicone can be great, but I've had a few cases where it j...