Interesting points, but I'd say vents can actually make noise worse sometimes. Had a client who installed them and suddenly noticed more street sounds...

I've seen the plexiglass and curtain combo work pretty well, but honestly, sometimes simpler solutions do the trick without all that hassle. A few yea...

I've tried the vinegar thing a few times, and honestly, I'm in the "salad dressing" camp. It does clean pretty well, but the smell lingers longer than...

Good points here, especially about the insulation factor. I once worked on a project where the homeowners had privacy film installed everywhere thinki...

Funny you mention that—I installed acoustic foam panels in a client's home office last year, and yeah, there was definitely a noticeable smell at firs...

Milgard Ultra's a solid pick, but honestly, I've seen mixed results depending on the installer. Had one homeowner who upgraded to fiberglass expecting...