Totally get where you’re coming from. Restoring old windows is a rabbit hole—been there. A few thoughts: - That’s the heartbreak right there. Someti...

- Agree on the big glass—looks great, but I’ve felt that cold draft even with “energy efficient” panes. The heat just escapes. - Higher, smaller windo...

- Understand the appeal of double-pane, but I’ve had luck restoring my originals with proper weatherstripping and storm windows. - Not as airtight a...

Totally agree on acoustic windows being the better long-term solution. A few extra points from my own experience: - Curtains help a bit with higher-f...

- Acoustic glass definitely helps, but don't underestimate storm windows entirely. - Installed storm windows last fall—noticed a decent drop in street...

I've found curtains and inserts help a bit, but honestly, for low-frequency rumble, you might wanna look into acoustic panels or bass traps. Curtains ...

I've had similar issues with huge windows—here are a few points from my experience: - Rechargeables definitely helped, but honestly, solar-powered sh...

Good points overall, but I'd add a couple things based on my experience: - Even quality windows like Kolbe sometimes have minor inconsistencies in ma...

Good points on financing vs upfront. A couple things I considered when doing mine: - Rebates definitely helped ease the sting, but honestly, they wer...

Great point about moisture—definitely something I've noticed firsthand. A couple years back, I installed cellular shades at our lakeside cabin, and wh...