Mass-loaded vinyl can be pretty decent for airborne noise, but yeah, low-frequency stuff like trucks rumbling past is a whole different beast. Honestl...

Yeah, duct tape's weirdly misleading, isn't it? I've seen people swear by it for quick fixes, but it always seems to fail when moisture or temperature...

Good point about gutters... I had a similar issue last year, thought it was the window seal at first. Turned out my gutters were clogged and tilted, c...

Neutral cellular shades are definitely a safe bet, but I wonder how they hold up long-term with cleaning? I've got pets, and fur seems to stick everyw...

Good call mentioning trickle vents. I've seen them work wonders, but sometimes homeowners feel they're not enough during really humid months. Have you...

Yeah, I've seen that happen quite a bit... sealing things too tight can really backfire. When I did my place, energy bills dropped slightly, but hones...

I went the single-room route myself—tried them in my bedroom first. Honestly, I noticed a difference right away, especially during summer afternoons. ...

Painter's tape trick is solid advice, definitely saves a headache later. I've seen caulk strips used a few times, and while they're quick and easy, th...

Yeah, aligning hinges can be a bit fiddly sometimes... Did you check if the frame itself was still square? I've had windows where the frame shifted sl...

Yeah, you're pretty much spot-on there. Spray foam definitely seals tighter—had a client last winter who insisted on fiberglass because it seemed simp...