I've tried both matte and satin finishes on trim in different rooms over the years. Honestly, the difference wasn't as noticeable as I expected. A few...

- Agree on thicker curtains helping a bit with noise, but honestly, regular blackout curtains didn't do much for me sound-wise...great for sleep thoug...

Painter's tape is a solid quick fix—used it myself a few winters back. Couple other things you might check: - Weatherstripping condition: sometimes i...