Curtains alone might help a bit, but honestly, inserts or secondary glazing make a way bigger difference for noise. I did a DIY acrylic insert setup l...

Totally agree with you on marine-grade stuff—it's solid. But if anyone's looking to replace windows without breaking the bank, here's a trick I learne...

Totally agree about prep work being key—learned that the hard way myself. One extra tip: spraying a generous amount of water mixed with a tiny bit of ...

Good call on padding the budget a bit. One thing I'd add—don't overlook hardware and fasteners. Seems minor, but hinges, screws, shims...they sneak up...

I see your point about fiberglass, but honestly, wood windows don't have to be such a maintenance nightmare if you prep them right. I restored mine ab...

Haha, you're definitely not alone there—I didn't even know flashing tape existed until my second window install. Honestly, if your vinyl windows have ...

Totally get your point about wood windows aging gracefully—I've seen some older homes where the original wood windows still look amazing after decades...

That's a great tip! I've had similar issues with metal frames causing interference. Another trick that worked for me was repositioning the hub itself—...

Haha, totally agree—those hinges were definitely the "in" thing. But honestly, they're still pretty solid today if you clean 'em up and oil properly. ...

Plastic scrapers can actually surprise you—they're tougher than they look. Trick is to soften the residue first with a bit of warm soapy water, let it...