Heavy curtains definitely help, especially if they're dense enough to absorb sound waves. Acoustic blinds can be good too, but honestly, their effecti...

Yeah, totally agree with this. When we upgraded our windows, I also spent a weekend sealing up gaps around pipes and wiring—made a surprising differen...

Had the same thing happen with my windows—alignment seemed spot-on, but weather stripping was shot. Mine were about 15 years old; newer ones probably ...

Wood definitely has its perks insulation-wise, but vinyl's come a long way too. Modern vinyl windows with insulated frames and low-E coatings can matc...