- Argon’s nice, but not a game changer for most folks. - If your seals go, it won’t matter what’s in there—your window’s toast either way. - I’ve had ...

- Not sure I’d go for the big glass route in every case. In my place, the larger windows meant more heat loss, even with double panes. Still had to cr...

- Tried etching cream myself once—honestly, it’s messier than I expected and the finish wasn’t as even as I hoped. - Those films are hit or miss at ...

- Tried the magnetic window covers last year. They’re definitely less hassle than shrink film if you open your windows a lot. - They pop off pretty ea...

- Yeah, thicker curtains definitely helped me cut down street noise a bit. - Went with blackout curtains—bonus points for better sleep too. - Blinds d...

Seconding this. Had privacy glass in our bathroom for a year... looked great at first, but moisture got behind the seal eventually. Switched to froste...

Totally agree. Had something similar happen—crew was quick and professional, but later found a drafty corner. Quick follow-ups or random checks would ...

Tried both ways myself. Moisture meter was handy, but honestly, switching to poly caulk made the bigger difference. Meter's nice if you're picky, but ...

Same here—those insulating films surprised me too. Thought they'd be flimsy, but they held up great through some nasty storms last year. Haven't notic...

Good points above. I live around 8,500 ft and dealt with similar issues. A few things that helped: - Double-pane windows were a must—single panes wer...