Thermal curtains can definitely help, especially if you get them hung properly like you mentioned. Bubble wrap's actually pretty effective too—though ...

Yeah, cellular shades definitely make a noticeable difference in insulation. I've seen similar results with clients who had large windows facing direc...

Yeah, siding fasteners can definitely cause some weird noises, especially if they're nailed down too tight. I've also seen similar issues when the win...

Rope caulk's a solid suggestion, used it myself on some older windows last winter. Worked surprisingly well, but I did notice it can leave a bit of re...

Yeah, window replacements can definitely hit hard on the wallet. Financing's not a bad route if you can snag a decent interest rate, but be careful—so...

You definitely can get both, but it takes a bit of planning. Cellular shades are great for insulation without sacrificing style, especially if you cho...