Honestly, I ran into a similar thing after tightening up my '68 ranch. Felt great to finally get rid of the drafts, but then the windows started sweat...

Totally agree on not going too cheap. I made that mistake with some roller shades a while back and regretted it—frayed edges and weird wrinkles after ...

I get where you're coming from, but honestly, even with ducts tucked away in tricky spots, sealing them can still be worth it. Mine were a nightmare—t...

Good points overall, but I'd be careful about relying too much on natural airflow alone. My house is from the early 70s, and leaving things too "open"...

Thermal curtains were a solid choice. I went that route myself after a few frustrating winters with shrink-wrap. My dog didn't tear it up, but the kid...

I totally get your hesitation about the plastic films—they always seem like a temporary fix and never look great long-term. Acrylic inserts do come in...

Good point about comfort—nothing ruins pizza night like icy drafts. We've got doubles right now, and yeah, on those brutal winter evenings, blankets b...