Yeah, grading's definitely worth doing—I tackled something similar last spring. Also, adding a gravel-filled French drain about 2 feet out from the fo...

Totally agree with your points, especially about flexibility. We tried privacy glass in our kitchen windows a few years back—looked great at first, bu...

Honestly, I've looked into smart windows myself but ended up just upgrading insulation and installing thermal curtains instead. Saw immediate savings ...

Did a similar upgrade myself a couple years back, and while insulation definitely improved, the energy savings weren't as dramatic as some folks menti...

Good points all around. I've found that even mid-range vinyl windows can struggle if they're in direct sun all day without shade or awnings. Curious, ...