I had a similar experience—went with triple-pane mainly for the energy savings (I'm in Minnesota, winters here are no joke), but the noise reduction w...

You're definitely onto something with the thicker curtains and cellular shades. I've done some informal testing at home (yeah, I'm that person with a ...

Spray foam definitely helps, but honestly, I found caulking and rigid foam board easier to handle around rim joists. Less messy, and you still get a s...

I've tried those rubber-coated gloves too, and yeah, they're decent for grip, but honestly, I switched back to thin mechanic gloves after a while. The...

100% agree they're worth it. We switched a couple years ago and saw pretty similar results—definitely a noticeable drop in heating costs. One thing pe...

Yeah, that's a good point. I've noticed some manufacturers quietly adjust warranty terms, especially when they roll out new product lines or updates. ...

Yeah, those big old windows can be a real pain to deal with—been there myself. One thing that helped me was taping the glass with duct tape or painter...