Draft stoppers are handy, but honestly, they only help so much if your window frames are really uneven or warped. Painter's tape is okay temporarily, ...

I've had similar experiences with silicone on wooden window frames—it always seems to peel away eventually, no matter how careful I am. Prep definitel...

Manual cellular shades sound like a solid compromise. We went with heavy blackout curtains at first, but honestly, opening and closing them every day ...

We did something similar with conduit too, and I agree—the thicker pipe makes a huge difference. Did you find the brackets at a hardware store or orde...

Batts were definitely simpler for me too, but yeah, those tricky corners and weird angles drove me nuts. I ended up using some spray foam to fill in t...

Interesting you mention sealing around the frames...but did you also check your vents and attic insulation? When I first moved into my place, I though...