We did attic insulation a few years back—honestly, that probably made the biggest difference overall. Windows helped too, but sealing those sneaky air...

Had a similar thing happen here, but went with fiberglass frames instead of vinyl. Couple things I noticed: - Fiberglass frames seem to handle temper...

Good points overall, especially the spreadsheet idea—definitely helps keep things organized. But I'd actually suggest bumping that 15% contingency up ...

Good points there. A few things I'd add from experience: - Mid-range STC ratings have been totally fine for me, even with occasional tractors rumblin...

- Had a similar experience—tried thick curtains first, minimal improvement at best. - Eventually bit the bullet and upgraded just the street-facing wi...

Good points about checking your frames first. Inserts helped me cut down on drafts in my living room, but upstairs I ended up replacing the whole wind...

Good tip about the backer rod—I overlooked that step once and regretted it later. A couple more points from experience: - Definitely agree on exterio...

Yep, been there myself. Also worth checking weatherstripping—mine looked fine at first glance, but a closer look showed it was cracked and brittle. Qu...

Cleaning out the dryer vent definitely helps with efficiency. I've noticed similar improvements myself after doing it. A few other things I've found h...

- Comfort alone can justify the effort, totally agree. - Did mine a couple years back—similar experience. Bills not drastically lower, but afternoons ...