- Totally agree, air quality can take a hit if you go overboard with sealing. - I’ve seen similar issues—condensation on windows, that damp smell, e...

Totally relate to this—learned a similar lesson a few years back. Thought I was saving money by squeezing in standard windows, but ended up with draft...

Spot-on about installation being key. I've seen premium vinyl windows outperform fiberglass plenty of times, especially when the installer knew their ...

Good call on layering curtains with cellular shades—definitely makes a noticeable difference. A few other things I've noticed: - Weatherstripping aro...

Sheer curtains are nice for softening shadows, but from an energy efficiency standpoint, they don't do much to insulate or control heat gain. Privacy ...

Bubble wrap definitely works, good call. Couple other quick ones I've found useful: - Heavy curtains or blankets if you don't mind sacrificing the vi...

Interesting points, but I'm not totally sold on vinyl for extreme cold. A few winters back, I helped my brother swap out his vinyl windows after they ...

I've used the foam-then-caulk method on south-facing windows before. Foam fills those deeper gaps and insulates really well, while a thin bead of qual...

Good point—I've read similar things about argon leakage. Honestly, standard double-panes are still a solid choice, especially if you're noticing real-...

Totally agree with this. A few things I'd add from an efficiency perspective: - Vinyl typically offers better insulation values, translating to lower ...