I get where you’re coming from, but I actually had better luck with inserts than expected—at least for noise. Maybe it’s the brand or just my windows,...

Cellular shades do help a bit, especially if you get the double or triple cell kind—they trap some air and block drafts, but honestly, they’re just a ...

Could be. When I swapped mine out, the windows alone didn't do much until I redid the weatherstripping and sealed up some sneaky drafts. Sometimes the...