Yeah, I ran into the same thing when I redid my windows last fall. Triple-pane sounded like overkill at first, but once I dug into the science, it act...

Yeah, acoustic glass can be a game changer. I tried storm windows first, and they're decent for drafts and insulation, but for noise...meh. Ended up i...

Good call on checking behind the trim—I had the same issue a couple winters back. Thought I was losing my mind after redoing the weatherstripping twic...

I had a similar experience with the cracked-window method. Thought it was a clever trick at first, but quickly realized it wasn't practical for colder...

I've had thermal curtains up for a couple years now, and while they do help cut down on drafts, I've noticed the biggest difference when pairing them ...

Totally agree on the window upgrades—made a huge difference at my place too. One thing I'd add is that proper ventilation matters a ton. I installed a...

Dry PTFE's been my go-to for a while now, honestly. Silicone sprays work fine at first, but like you said, dust sticks to them like crazy. Switched ov...

I've actually found foggy windows aren't necessarily something you have to accept. A small fan for circulation or tweaking humidity levels slightly ca...

Totally agree on the warranty thing—got burned myself once when the window pane was covered but labor wasn’t. Ended up spending more than I planned ju...

Trickle vents are a solid suggestion, definitely helped me out too. I had a similar fogging issue in my basement windows—humidity was always high down...