Totally get where you're coming from on spreading out the cost. I've seen a lot of folks do exactly that—tackle the worst windows first, then chip awa...

You're spot-on about laminated doubles doing most of the heavy lifting for noise. I've installed a ton of windows near airports, highways, you name it...

Graphite powder, huh? I tried that once on some stubborn sliding patio doors, and yeah, my hands looked like I'd been digging coal mines all day. Work...

Yeah, I get the logic behind doing it room-by-room, but honestly, I've seen plenty of cases where mixing old and new windows just makes things wonkier...

Good points about the coated windows, especially the UV protection—people always underestimate how much sun damage can fade furniture and flooring. I'...